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MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A St. Clair man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 2:50pm Wednesday in
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN
34 year old Demetrice Williams of O’Fallon was hurt in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in
WOMAN HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
A woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in
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MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN CALLAWAY
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DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT CRASH
35 year old Brandon Smith of Boonville was hurt in a Tuesday night crash in
NATURAL GAS RATES TO CHANGE FOR AMEREN
To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas, Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will see rates drop under a filing that will take effect on Thursday. Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.95 per Ccf (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. Under Ameren
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May 31, 2023
NIGHTTIME RAMP CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON I-70 IN
Weather permitting, temporary traffic impacts are currently scheduled for May 30 – June 2 and the week of June 5-7, affecting several ramps on Interstate 70 between mile marker 165 and mile marker 180.
Resurfacing continues along the I-70 corridor in
I-70 EB ramps to truck parking rest area at
I-70 WB ramps to truck parking rest area at
I-70 EB & WB at
I-70 EB & WB at New
I-70 EB & WB at High Hill (mm 180)
All work is weather dependent and schedule changes could occur.
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MILLER
Two
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
A man and a teenage boy from Tuscumbia were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in
MSHP REPORTS 10 TRAFFIC FATALITIES, NO BOATING OR DROWNING FATALITIES OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Ten people died in traffic crashes over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023.
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday weekend:
Traffic Statistics
Crashes -- 314
Injuries -- 102
Fatalities -- 10
DWI -- 130
Drug Arrests -- 14
Boating Statistics
Crashes -- 6
Injuries -- 3
Fatalities -- 0
Drowning -- 0
BWI -- 7
Drug Arrests -- 0
(Note: During the 2022 counting period, the Patrol investigated 301 traffic crashes, which included 129 injuries and nine of the 13 fatalities. Also, over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday: Marine operations troopers investigated nine boating crashes, which included one fatality and four injuries. Troopers made 131 driving while intoxicated arrests and seven boating while intoxicated arrests. No one drowned over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday.)
Troopers investigated all of the traffic crash fatalities. Two fatalities occurred in both the Troop B,
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May 30, 2023
WOMAN INJURED IN GASCONADE
A Linn woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in
TEEN KILLED, ANOTHER INJURED IN RALLS
A teen was killed and another teen was injured in an accident that occurred at around 8:30pm Saturday in
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
48 year old Jeremy Hanson of New Auburn, WI was hurt in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in
UNIONVILLE TEEN KILLED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A Unionville teen was killed in a Saturday afternoon incident in
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May 26, 2023
MAN INJURED IN
A man was injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred at around 11:20pm Wednesday in
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Lonedell woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH
A motorcyclist was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in
MSHP: HAVE A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
Got plans Memorial Day weekend?
This year's Memorial Day holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023. Every available trooper will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Troopers will focus their attention on hazardous moving violations, speed violations, and impaired drivers. The Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) during Memorial Day weekend.
Over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday weekend, 13 people died and 507 were injured in 1,043 traffic crashes. The Memorial Day weekend is also an unofficial start to the boating season. During the 2022 Memorial Day weekend, there were nine boating crashes which included one fatality and four injuries. No one drowned over last year’s Memorial Day weekend. Last year, troopers made 131 driving while intoxicated and seven boating while intoxicated arrests.
Always be courteous and pay attention, whether you're operating a vehicle or a vessel, and choose to be a sober driver on land and on the water. A safe, fun weekend is the result of planning and good decisions.
Motorists or boaters in need of assistance or who want to report a crime should use the Highway Patrol's Emergency Assistance number 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. For road condition reports, travelers can visit the Patrol's website at www.statepatrol.dps.mo.gov. Click on the Road Condition icon to view road construction areas as well as road conditions throughout the state or call 1-888-275-6636.
Motorists are encouraged to do their part to make
When you’re on the water, please be courteous to others enjoying
When you’re traveling up
When operating a power-driven vessel, it’s important to understand the rules of navigation. Power-driven vessels must give way to anchored or disabled vessels, vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver, and commercial fishing vessels. Power-driven vessels also yield to a sailboat under sail unless it is overtaking, and canoes or other vessels powered by paddles or oars alone. Observing right-of-way rules makes our waterways safer for everyone.
Always treat other boaters and property owners as you want to be treated. Never operate a boat while you are impaired; never ride with an impaired operator. Remember: Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!
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May 25, 2023
MAN INJURED IN BOONE
39 year old Daniel Cooke of Sturgeon was injured in an accident that occurred at 4am Wednesday in
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A woman was hurt in a Tuesday afternoon crash in
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE NEWS
The Department of Revenue is now allowing otherwise eligible Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders to submit their self-certification and updated medical examiner certificate by email or fax to license offices for processing. This change not only helps CDL holders but it is also expected to reduce the number of customers waiting in lines at the State’s contract license offices.
“Since becoming Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, I have made it my mission to transform the Department and lead it to achieve its vision of providing every customer the best experience every time,” said Wayne Wallingford, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue. “To that end, we discovered a need to make the process of maintaining a commercial driver license more convenient and we worked with
Previously, CDL holders had been required to submit their self-certification and updated medical examiner certificates in person at a license office to maintain a valid CDL privilege. This step often required truck drivers to take time off work or risk getting stalled roadside—perhaps even in another state—due to certificate expirations.
For more information on the CDL requirements, visit
https://dor.mo.gov/driver-license/issuance/commercial/
SEAL COAT PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN
A seal coat project located on Route H in
The $974,162 contract, awarded this last year to Missouri Petroleum Products Company, LLC of St. Louis, includes several additional seal coat projects which will be completed in the order as listed below:
Montgomery/Warren County, Route Y - From
Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project. For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, they would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.
Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. Workers will be present during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather permitting. A 9-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
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May 24, 2023
MAN HURT IN
35 year old Charles Ziegler of St. Clair was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 5:05am Tuesday in
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
A driver was hurt in an early Tuesday morning crash in
MAN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A man was injured in a Monday morning accident in
TEENS HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
Two teens were hurt in a Monday night incident in
WOMAN INJURED IN LINN
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May 23, 2023
MAN KILLED IN
43 year old Justin Riffle of Elsberry was killed in an accident that occurred at 6:55pm Sunday in
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Two people from
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN UTILITY VEHICLE MISHAP
A man was seriously injured in a utility vehicle mishap Sunday afternoon in
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN
A motorcyclist was hurt in a Sunday afternoon incident in
SEMI TRUCK DRIVER KILLED AFTER STRIKING TRAIN IN
A semi truck driver was killed after striking a train Sunday afternoon in
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May 22, 2023
THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE
Three people from
TEEN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE MISHAP
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DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
A driver was hurt in a Saturday night crash in
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May 19, 2023
RESURFACING SCHEDULED FOR I-70 NORTH OUTER ROAD IN
Weather permitting, the week of May 22, contractor crews and the Missouri Department of Transportation will start work on resurfacing Interstate 70 North Outer Road in
“Traffic will be reduced to one lane where crews are actively working, and motorists will be directed through the work zone with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. This work will occur during daytime hours,” explained Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Jeff Niemeyer. “This route will carry a considerable volume of local traffic as the interchange improvement project enters the next stage of construction," he added.
Drivers will experience the following traffic impacts when traveling in this area:
The I-70 SOR, west of MO 19 is currently closed and will remain closed over the next several months until the south roundabout is complete.
TEEN KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ATV ACCIDENT IN
A teen was killed and another was seriously injured in an ATV accident that occurred at 5:40pm Wednesday in
MAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Villa Ridge man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
DRIVER INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH
25 year old Landon Bell of
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COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular meeting earlier this month, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for
A $1,263,114 contract was awarded to S&A Equipment & Builders, LLC, for
Route J in
Interstate 70 North Outer Road in
Route CC and Route ZZ in Wellsville
A $2,212,656 contract was awarded to Capital Paving & Construction, LLC, for 25 bridge rehabilitation projects in Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon,
DED AWARDS MORE THAN $5.8 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced that it will award more than $5.8 million in 50% tax credits to 34 organizations throughout
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YOP helps broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive development and participation in community life for youth. The program allows nonprofit organizations to leverage private-sector funds by providing partial state tax credits to businesses and individuals making contributions to approved youth development or crime prevention projects. YOP funds a variety of project types, including degree completion, internships and apprenticeships, mentoring, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, counseling, and more.
A total of up to $6 million are awarded through YOP annually, with projects limited to $200,000 in tax credits. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, education institutions, faith-based organizations, local governments, and businesses that meet program requirements. YOP is administered by the Division of Business and Community Solutions. The full list of 2023 YOP recipients is available here.
MDC REPORTS HUNTERS HARVESTED 41,970 BIRDS DURING SPRING
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows turkey hunters checked 41,970 birds during
Young turkey hunters also harvested 2,566 turkeys over the youth weekend, April 1 and 2, bringing the overall 2023 spring turkey harvest to 44,536 – the highest harvest total since 2016.
Last year, young turkey hunters harvested 2,894 turkeys over the spring youth season and hunters harvested 33,359 during the regular spring season for a 2022 spring season total harvest of 36,253.
Get more information on this year’s spring turkey harvest numbers by county at https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
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May 17, 2023
HERMANN MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A Hermann man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9pm Monday in
DRIVERS INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
Both drivers were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in
TEEN HURT IN BOONE
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route P – May 16 – 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 63 to the end of state maintenance on Route P between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route V – May 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route V – May 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Twin Oaks to Missouri Route 6 Lance between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route CC – May 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 21 to CR 27 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route CC – May 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 384 to end of Route CC between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route CC – May 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route 81 to CR 390 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – May 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 98 to CR 95 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route DD – May 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 84 to CR 98 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route DD – May 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 84 to CR 98 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route DD – May 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route Y – May 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 81 to CR 146 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route Y – May 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route HH to CR 134 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route Y – May 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 144 to CR 146 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route BB – May 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route BB – May 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Interlude Road to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – May 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route FF – May 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route T – May 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route AA – May 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 1,400 feet North of CR 2680 to 2,000 feet North of CR 2680 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route AA – May 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 3,500 feet North of CR 2680 to 3,700 feet North of CR 2680 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route J – May 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from four miles East of
Route J – May 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from four and one-half miles East of U.S. Route 63 to five miles East of U.S. Route 63 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route J – May 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from six and one-half miles East of U.S. Route 63 to seven miles East of U.S. Route 63 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route B – May 15 & 16, CLOSED for seal coating operations from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136, 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday and Tuesday.
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FIVE TEENS INJURED IN
Five teens all from St. Clair were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45am Monday in
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
18 year old Madison Tyree of Wardsville was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in
MAN INJURED IN PUTNAM
A man was injured in an early Monday morning crash in
GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS SECOND FY 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BILL
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill (HB) 15, a second supplemental budget bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, into law. HB 15 appropriates more than $2 billion to ensure state government operations continue uninterrupted through the end of the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2023.
"This bill provides critical funding to support the education of our kids and the development of
HB 15 appropriates critical funding for K-12 education, higher education, public safety, mental health, and transportation, among others. Funding highlights can be found below:
The more than $2 billion package includes $427 million in general revenue, $1.45 billion in federal funds, and $176 million in other funds.
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TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
18 year old Pete Schneider of
TROY WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Troy woman was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT MISHAP
A man was seriously injured in a Saturday night mishap in
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
76 year old Donald Bolin of
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in
TEEN HURT IN AUDRAIN
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DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT MISHAP
A driver was seriously injured in a Wednesday night mishap in
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Two
SERIOUS INJURY CRASH IN
A Sullivan teen was seriously injured in a Tuesday evening crash in
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POPULAR RESTAURANT JUST OUTSIDE
A popular restaurant just west of
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May 10, 2023
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE
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MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Monday night crash in
TEEN HURT IN MONDAY EVENING MISHAP
A teen was hurt in a Monday evening mishap in
MAN INJURED IN
A man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 7:10pm Monday in
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route O – May 8 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to Missouri Route 6 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.
Route P – May 16 – 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route P to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route C – May 9 – 11, CLOSED for core drilling operations from Route T to Route CC between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Tuesday through Thursday.
Route CC – May 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 81 to CR 390 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route CC – May 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 390 to CR 20 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route CC – May 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 20 to CR 27 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route CC – May 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 21 to CR 27 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route Y – May 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route HH to CR 134 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route Y – May 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 81 to CR 146 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route DD – May 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 84 to CR 98 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route DD – May 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 98 to CR 95 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route P – May 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route FF – May 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route C to
Route FF – May 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route BB – May 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route BB – May 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Interlude Road to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 10 & 11, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations between mile marker 183.6 and mile marker 184.2, from 7:00 p.m. on May 10 to 5:00 a.m. on May 11. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – May 11, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from one-half mile south of U.S. Route 24 to two miles south of U.S. Rte. 24, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route B – May 15 & 16, CLOSED for seal coating operations from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136, 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday and Tuesday.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – May 8 – May 12, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE
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MAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
32 year old Robert Reese of Sullivan was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in
TWO LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACTS UP FOR BID
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Macon, Missouri, located at 210 N. Rubey, Macon, MO 63552. Bids will start being accepted May 10, and must be submitted by May 23. Also the license office in Edina located at 55682 State Highway 6 Suite B Edina, MO 63537 contract is up for bid as they will start being accepted May 10 and must be submitted by May 23.
For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A Winfield man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:55pm Friday in
WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A Pacific woman was hurt in a Friday afternoon crash in
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A teen was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Friday evening in
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PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED IN
A pedestrian was struck and killed in an accident that occurred at 6:25am Wednesday in
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING WRECK
Two men were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning in
CARDINALS TO HOST “HOME RUN AGAINST HUNGER”
The St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up with Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance and Feeding Missouri to host the 8th annual Home Run Against Hunger Food Drive before the Cardinals take on the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, May 7, from 10:30 AM—1:30 PM in front of the Official Cardinals Team Store at the corner of 8th Street and Clark Avenue.
Fans who bring a non-perishable donation or provide a monetary donation will receive a voucher for two tickets to a 2023 Cardinals game (one voucher per person). Donations collected at the event will count toward a statewide grand total of donations (in pounds) that will be announced at the conclusion of the event.
While most non-perishable donations are appreciated, some types of food items allow local pantries to best meet the needs of the communities they serve. These items include: canned tuna and chicken, boxed or bagged pasta and rice, canned soup and chili, boxed crackers, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, bottled jelly, granola/snack bars, fruit snacks and instant mashed potatoes. Other non-perishable donations such as diapers, baby formula, toilet tissue and general hygiene products are welcomed as well.
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TROY MAN HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A Troy man was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 8:50pm Tuesday in
TWO INJURED IN
Two women were injured in a two-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in
DRIVER INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
24 year old Wilver Ramirez Perez of Wentzville was injured in a Tuesday morning crash in
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route O – May 8 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to Missouri Route 6 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.
Route C – May 9 – 11, CLOSED for core drilling operations from Route T to Route CC between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Tuesday through Thursday.
Route P – May 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 1 & 2, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance on the bridge over Loutre River from mile marker 167.4 to mile marker 168.4, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 10 & 11, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from mile marker 183.6 to mile marker 184.2, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – May 11, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from one-half mile south of U.S. Route 24 to two miles south of U.S. Rte. 24, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – May 1 – May 12, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from
TWO TEENS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RALLS
Two Hannibal teens were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 4:15am Monday in
MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Steedman man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in
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May 1, 2023
FOUR PEOPLE KILLED IN LINCOLN COUNT Y CRASH SATURDAY NIGHT
Four of Five people involved in a two car crash in Lincoln County Saturday night were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash while the lone survivor was flown to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries. The patrol said a 16 year old female driver from Wright City was southbound on Missouri 79, south of Route C at 11:46 pm Saturday night when her vehicle crossed the center of the road and overtook a vehicle and then traveled into the patch of and collided with a northbound auto driven by 23 year old Racheal Neldon of Elsberry and both vehicles ended up going off the east side of the highway. Four people were in the southbound auto and only one survived the crash. 18 year old Zachary Shields of Wright City was transported by Arch Ari Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. The 16 year old female driver of the southbound auto was killed and two other passengers, a 16 female and a 15 year old female juvenile, both of O’Fallon were killed. Racheal Neldon, the other driver was also killed and was traveling alone.
DEADLY WEEKEND ON MISSOURI ROADS IN NORTHERN HALF OF THE STATE
In addition to the four people killed in Lincoln County Saturday night, a Batesville woman was killed in a Johnson County wreck, another fatal crash involved a driver from the Omaha area happened in Holt County along with a fatal crash involving a Centertown man who died in a fatal crash in Moniteau county. All of those fatal accidents happened Sunday.
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING 4 YEAR OLD BOY WHO WAS EJECTED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ROLLOVER CRASH SATURDAY NIGHT
Troopers report a Mexico driver and a 4 year old boy were both seriously injured in a single crash Saturday night at 11:25 pm in Audrain County. According to the report, 26 year old Michael Marks of Mexico was eastbound on MO 22 at Audrain County Road 945 when he swerved to miss a deer. The vehicle crossed the center of the road and went off the highway and overturned several times ejecting the 4 year old male passenger. Both were transported by Audrain County EMS to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. The crash report indicated the driver was wearing a safety device while the 4 year old was not.
GREENTOP DRIVERS INVOLVED IN CRASH
Two women from Greentop were involved in a crash 2 miles east of Sublett on Morgan Way in Adair County around 6pm Sunday night. The patrol said Mellissa Roberts, age 37, of Greentop was eastbound in a pickup. Another vehicle driven by 42 year old Rachel Meeker of Greentop was westbound and the two vehicles met on a hill and struck each in the front. Roberts has minor injuries and was transported by private auto to Northeast Regional Medical Center for treatment. The other driver was not injured.
CAIRO MAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER CAR CAUGHT FIRE
A Cairo man was transported to University Medical Center in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries after his car caught fire in Chariton County. The patrol said 58 year old Rodney Creed of Cairo was eastbound on US 24, 5 miles east of Salisbury around 5:07 pm Sunday when the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle he was driving caught fire while going down the highway. The Salisbury Fire Department responded to the scene but the car was a total loss.
ONE DRIVER FLOWN TO COLUMBA HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH IN MACON COUNTY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The highway Patrol said 69 year old Robert Pippin of La Plata failed to yield to a southbound vehicle driven by 46 year old Jamie Kirkpatrick of Atlanta and the southbound auto crashed into the pickup shortly before 3 pm Sunday afternoon. That crash happened at the intersection of Highway 63 and Route J, one mile north of Atlanta. Kirkpatrick has moderate injuries and was transported by MU 1 to University hospital in Columbia for treatment.
DOWNING MAN FACING CHARGES AFTER CRASHING HIS CAR IN SCHUYLER COUNTY
A driver from Downing was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of minor injuries after a one-car crash in Schuyler County on Highway 63, a half a mile north of Greentop at 7:05 pm Friday night. Highway Patrol troopers say a car driven by Colton Cuculich, 24, of Downing, MO was northbound when it veered off the right side of the highway, overturned and struck a sign post. Cuculich was arrested for DWI as a prior offender and was also charged with careless and imprudent driving involving an accident.
ANOTHER ARREST MADE INVOLVING A HOMICIDE OVER TWO YEARS OLD IN COLUMBIA
Columbia Police reported Saturday the arrest of a juvenile for second-degree murder in connection to a homicide that occurred at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The juvenile is the second arrest made in this incident. On May 26, 2022, members of the U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested Maurice D. Banks, Jr. in Las Vegas. Banks, 19, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. At approximately 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2020, Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired at the park and located a deceased male who was later identified as Jermaine Spain, 19, of Columbia. During the investigation, officers were able to identify a second gunshot victim who received medical attention at a local hospital. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
NEW K9 TEAMS ON THE JOB
Several new K9
Teams are on the job after completing the Boone County Sheriff's Office K9 Training
Program at the Training Center. These K9 Teams include Officer Paul Gash and K9
Micky of the Jefferson City Police Department, Corporal Zach Feil and K9 Axel
of the Caldwell County Missouri Sheriff's Department, Deputy Matt Jones and K9
Blitz of the Howard County Sheriff Office, and Officer Jake Hubbard and K9 Erno
of the Kirksville Police Department. This was Class 24 to complete the program
offered through the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The K9 Teams successfully
completed the Basic K9 Handler Course and are now certified with the North
American Police Work Dog Association and the Missouri Police Canine
Association! For
the period: 04/14/2023 – 04/20/2023 Safety Reminder: As everyone has
started mowing their lawns, please remember the dangers of blowing your grass
clippings on the highways and streets. Grass clippings may not seem like a
major issue but, they may create a very dangerous situation for those traveling
on motorcycles. Riding a motorcycle through grass clippings is comparable to
riding a motorcycle on ice. Let’s keep our roadways safe for our motorcyclist.
On April 17, 2023, deputies responded to
McKittrick for a report of two stolen handguns. Through the course of the
investigation, deputies learned the victim had two handguns stolen from her
vehicle while it was parked in McKittrick. The victim described the handguns
as, one being a Taurus Model-G3 9mm with a mounted light and green dot laser
sights, and the second being a Taurus Model-G3C 9mm with a green dot laser
sight. Both handguns were gun metal grey in color. If anyone has information
regarding the location of these handguns, please contact the Montgomery County
Sheriff’s Office at (573) 564-3378 and ask to speak to a deputy. On April 18, 2023, Deputies responded to a
residence in Jonesburg for a subject armed with a knife threatening family
members. Upon arrival, deputies confronted the subject who was still armed with
a knife. The subject appeared to be having a mental health crisis. Deputies,
while talking with the subject, had asked him multiple times to put the knife
down. While deputies were speaking with the subject, other deputies were able
to maneuver themselves into position out of sight of the subject. Deputies
rushed in, disarmed the subject and ended the situation without anyone getting
hurt. The subject was then transported to a hospital for treatment. On April 19, 2023, deputies, at the request of
the Wellsville Police Department, responded to an address in High Hill to
attempt contact with a male subject who had violated an Order of Protection.
Deputies arrived at the address and contact was made with the subject, who was
arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, booked on Violation of an
Ex-Parte (Order of Protection), and placed on a 24-Hour Hold for the Wellsville
PD. On April 20, 2023, deputies were patrolling in
the Wellsville area and stopped a vehicle for expired plates. Through the
course of the traffic stop deputies learned the driver had an active warrant
for her arrest. Deputies requested the driver to exit the vehicle several times
but she refused. As deputies attempted to arrest her, she resisted by bracing
her feet against the vehicle’s door and pulling away from deputies. Once she
was secured in handcuffs, deputies located a clear plastic bag containing
Methamphetamine in the vehicle. The driver was transported to the Montgomery
County Jail and charges were filed for Possession of a Controlled Substance,
Resisting Arrest, Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle, Operate Motor Vehicle
Without Financial Responsibility, and Fail to equip a Vehicle with a Muffler.
Calls for the Week: 911 Open Line – Bellflower Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City Fire – Montgomery City Medical – Bellflower Stealing – Middletown Fire – New Florence Citizen Assist – Montgomery City Public Service Request – Montgomery City Disturbance – Jonesburg Attempt To Contact – I 70 Check Well Being – Hermann Domestic – Montgomery City Motorist Assist – Rhineland Citizen Assist – Jonesburg Assault – Bellflower Public Service Request – Hermann Suspicious Activity – McKittrick Motorist Assist – Montgomery City Disturbance – Montgomery City Medical – Wellsville Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City Citizen Assist – Jonesburg Trespassing – Minneola Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70 911 Open Line – New Florence Leave Without Pay – Jonesburg Citizen Assist – Montgomery City 911 Open Line – Jonesburg Motorist Assist – I 70 Suspicious Vehicle – Jonesburg Public Service Request – Rhineland Threats – Montgomery City Assist MSHP – I 70 Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City C & I – Montgomery City Suspicious Person – Montgomery City Alarm – New Florence Domestic – Montgomery City Public Service Request – Wellsville Suspicious Activity – New Florence Suspicious Person – Jonesburg Check Well Being – New Florence Motorist Assist – Danville Courtesy Ride – New Florence 911 Accidental – High Hill Alarm – Montgomery City Harassment – High Hill School Visit – Montgomery City Disturbance – New Florence Stealing – New Florence Public Service Request – Jonesburg Public Service Request –Montgomery City Trespassing – Bellflower Public Service Request – Jonesburg Citizen Assist – Wellsville Stolen Gun – McKittrick Public Service Request – Montgomery City Check Well Being – High Hill Special Assignment – Montgomery City Check Well Being – Wellsville Peace Disturbance – Wellsville Citizen Assist – Jonesburg 911 Accidental – New Florence Disturbance – Jonesburg Livestock At Large – Wellsville Domestic – Jonesburg Stolen Gun – Montgomery City Investigation – Bellflower Civil Matter – Wellsville Found Property – Montgomery City Motorist Assist – I 70 Suicidal Subject – New Florence 911 Accidental – Wellsville Public Service Request – Jonesburg Information – Jonesburg Suicidal Subject – New Florence Public Service Request – Montgomery City School Visit – Montgomery City Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City Citizen Assist – Montgomery City Disturbance – Wellsville Disturbance – Montgomery City Juvenile Complaint – Montgomery City Special Assignment – Montgomery City Harassment – Montgomery City 911 Open Line – Danville Public Service Request – Jonesburg Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City Citizen Assist – Jonesburg Suspicious Vehicle – Bellflower Suspicious Activity – Danville Special Assignment – Middletown Special Assignment – Montgomery City Special Assignment – Montgomery City Motor Vehicle Accident – High Hill Citizen Assist – Jonesburg Harassment – Jonesburg Walk In - Montgomery City Information – Montgomery City Suspicious Vehicle – Jonesburg Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70 Property Damage – Montgomery City C & I – Wellsville Burglary - Middletown Juvenile Referral - Bellflower Warrant Arrest - Bellflower Stealing Motor Fuel - Jonesburg Assist MCPD - Montgomery City 12 Protective Custody - New Florence Theft - Middletown Juvenile Complaint - Bellflower Stealing of Firearm - McKittrick Mental Health - Jonesburg Tampering With Witness - Montgomery City Stealing Firearm - Montgomery City Mental Health - New Florence Mental Health - High Hill Assist Other Agency - Wellsville Possess Control Substance – Wellsville
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April 28, 2023
MAN HURT IN LINN
A Unionville man was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7:40pm Wednesday in
DRIVER INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
MODOT URGING DRIVERS TO “WORK WITH US” IN RECORD BREAKING YEAR THIS CONSTRUCTION SEASON
With a record-breaking $1.8 billion for road and bridge work this year, Missouri motorists can expect to encounter a significant amount of work zones and ongoing maintenance operations during their travels this year. The Missouri Department of Transportation hosted the National Work Zone Awareness Week last week, urging motorists to “Work with Us” by making smart, safe driving choices behind the wheel to protect themselves and those they share the road with, including highway workers.
It’s not just a courtesy to slow down and move over for these work zones—it’s the law. Drivers should be aware of changing traffic conditions, observe warning signs and merge before reaching lane closures.
With a record number of construction projects, you can help make your travel safer by checking out what work zones you’ll encounter before you go. Visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at www.traveler.modot.org.
In 2022,
Over the past three years, TMA crashes resulted in 75 injuries and two fatalities. These crashes are almost always a result of drivers being distracted behind the wheel and/or driving too fast for the conditions. In 2022, distracted driving contributed to more than 400 work zone crashes. Additionally, 71% of those killed in work zone crashes were not wearing a seat belt.
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April 27, 2023
WOMAN KILLED, THREE INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN BOONE
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MAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
66 year old Michael McConnell of
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES OVER $6.3 MILLION IN GRANTS TO
Governor Mike Parson has announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 428 grants totaling over $6.3 million to law enforcement, fire service and
The maximum grant amount to recipients was $20,000. Grants were awarded as follows:
Law Enforcement: To date, a total of 106 law enforcement agencies have been approved to receive a total of over $1.6 million for equipment, including patrol vehicles, mobile data terminals, and investigative technology and software. The list of law enforcement grant recipients is available here.
Fire Safety: To date, a total of 224 fire service agencies have been approved to receive a total of over $3 million for equipment, including turnout gear, extrication equipment, and thermal imaging cameras. The list of fire service grant recipients is available here.
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April 26, 2023
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROADS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY IN
Weather permitting, on Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the following temporary closures affecting some of the Interstate 70 outer roads at the Missouri Route 19 interchange at New Florence:
The
Message boards will be placed on Missouri Route 19 to alert motorists of closures.
Drivers will continue to experience additional various temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on I-70 and MO 19, near New Florence.
STRUCTURE FIRE ON SATURDAY IN
On Saturday, April 22 at approximately 5:53PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of W Boulevard in reference to a structure fire after a passerby saw smoke coming from a home. Responding personnel found fire in the kitchen and were able to contain and extinguish it in that area with the kitchen suffering serious fire damage. Rooms near the kitchen suffered heat damage and the rest of the house had some degree of smoke damage. Personnel determined that new residents were moving into the home and had left shortly before the fire, after dropping off furniture and personal items. It appeared the fire started in the area of the stove and an electrical outlet just above the stove. There were no injuries from the incident.
SCHOOLS IN BOONVILLE, FULTON AND LIBERAL WIN MODOT’S “NO MORE TRASH!” CAN DECORATING CONTEST
The Missouri Department of Transportation congratulates Ginnifer Fuemmeler and their K-2 students at Hannah Cole Primary School in Boonville, Daniel Schaefer and their 4th graders at Kingdom Christian Academy in Fulton, and Hannah Shaw and their 7th graders at Liberal R-II Middle School in Liberal on being selected as winners of the 2023 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter Free” trash-can-decorating contest.
MoDOT sponsors the contest as part of
These first-place winners from each of the three competition categories (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8) receive a $200 award. All first-place winners are then eligible for the $600 grand prize and trophy. Entries are judged by MoDOT staff.
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April 25, 2023
NIGHTTIME RAMP CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK ON I-70 IN
Weather permitting, temporary traffic impacts are currently scheduled for the week of April 24, affecting several ramps on Interstate 70 between mile marker 167 and mile marker 179. Resurfacing continues along the I-70 corridor in
Work is anticipated to be completed in two nights. All work is weather dependent and schedule changes could occur.
MAN KILLED IN SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A Wentzville woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in
BOY SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN
A 4 year old boy from Bucklin was seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon mishap that occurred at 12pm in
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April 24, 2023
MAN INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
40 year old Dustan Pease of Vandalia was injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in
TEEN KILLED, THREE INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RALLS
A 14 year old girl was killed and three other teens were injured, one seriously all from
DRIVER HURT IN ADAIR
A Baring driver was hurt in a Saturday morning crash in
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday April 18, Moberly Officers responded to the 800 block of
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April 21, 2023
PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route KK – April 25 & 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Olympic Avenue to CR 201 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Interstate 70 (Westbound) – April 26 & 27, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance on the bridge over
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 1 & 2, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance on the bridge over Loutre River from mile marker 167.4 to mile marker 168.4, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route A – April 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route U to CR 116 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – April 21 – April 28, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from Monroe City to Clarence between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
A Winfield woman was seriously injured in a Wednesday morning crash in
On Wednesday at about 3:13pm the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the area of Boulevard and Calhoun in reference to a traffic crash. Officers spoke with 28 year old Jason Rioux of
MARCELINE WOMAN HURT IN LINN
A Marceline woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 8:45am Thursday in
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April 20, 2023
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TEEN HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
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WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A woman was injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash in
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April 19, 2023
PEDESTRIAN INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY CAR IN
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a car Monday night in
MAN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MONDAY EVENING CRASH
Both drivers were injured, one seriously in a Monday evening crash in
MODOT,
On Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Transportation hosted the National Work Zone Awareness Week kickoff news conference at the LCpl. Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge Project at Rocheport, making guests some of the first to walk on the new westbound bridge. The event - created to bring awareness to work zone hazards and remind drivers of the important role they play in work zone safety - included remarks from the Federal Highway Administration as well as personal stories of impact from the daughter and granddaughter of a fallen MoDOT maintenance worker.
These individuals and more shared their stories to kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week, which takes place April 17-21.
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April 18, 2023
BOY KILLED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A 5 year old boy from
WOMAN INJURED IN COOPER
A New Franklin woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:45am Sunday in
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES $30 MILLION IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT TOURISM INDUSTRY RECOVERY STATEWIDE
Last Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded a total of $30 million through the Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program for 26 projects across the state. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and part of Governor Parson's Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan, is focused on supporting projects that further the recovery of the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries.
The Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program was launched in October 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to applicants, including destination marketing organizations (DMOs), convention and visitors bureaus, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and chambers of commerce affected by the pandemic. Grant awards will fund a variety of projects, such as welcome and recreation centers, property renovations, museum expansions, park improvements, indoor and outdoor attraction development, and more.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 04/12/2023 and 7am 04/14/2023.
On April 12, 2023, Moberly Officers contacted 50-year-old Dorothy Tolson near the 300 block of
On April 13, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to
On April 14, 2023, Moberly Officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of
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April 17, 2023
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED FOR BUSINESS 61 IN
Weather permitting, on Monday, contractor crews will start work on a resurfacing project on Business 61 in
Work will occur during nighttime hours between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane where work is occurring. All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change. For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, they would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.
The $7.6M contract, awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC. and includes the following pavement improvement projects listed below. The below work will occur during daylight hours with flaggers and a pilot car used to direct motorists through the work zone.
Pike County, Missouri Route 161 – Resurfacing from
Signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur.
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DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CALLAWAY
A Mokane driver was seriously injured in a automobile crash that happened at 7:25pm last Thursday in
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April 14, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A Pacific man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 10:25pm Wednesday in
MEXICO
On Wednesday, April 12 at approximately 6:17 PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block of Bolivar in reference to a disturbance. Responding personnel learned that 23 year old Amar N Sykes and 18 year old J’zmin Fierge both of
MPSD located the suspects a couple of blocks away and arrested Sykes for Assault 3rd degree and Fierge for Unlawful Use of Weapon. Both were processed at MPSD and taken to the Audrain County Jail.
On Tuesday, April 11 at approximately 3:40PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1100 block of Ringo in reference to a grass fire. Responding personnel found that a resident was burning leaves in their back yard but stopped paying attention to it for a short time. The fire spread across the yard and onto a neighbor’s property. The fire was contained and extinguished with the neighbor’s wooden privacy fence suffering minor damage. There were no injuries from the incident.
AG’S OFFICE ASSISTS
In an effort to protect
On February 14, 2014, Kavanaugh murdered three people. A fourth was lucky to live. The Defendant’s soon to be ex-wife, Jessica Kavanagh, was visiting her friend’s house. Kavanaugh showed up and suspected that his ex-wife was engaged in a sexual relationship with one of the victim’s. After arguing, he retrieved a knife from his car. He returned to the house and went on a killing spree. When he was done, Tara Fifer (age 22), Lexy Vandiver (age 29) and her son, Mason (age 7) were all dead. Jessica was stabbed multiple times but luckily survived. A total of 75 stab wounds had been inflicted on the four victims.
These murders occurred in
After a change of venue to
Count I: Murder in the first degree
Count II: Armed criminal action
Count III: Murder in the first degree
Count IV: Armed criminal action
Count V: Murder in the first degree
Count VI: Armed criminal action
Count VII: Domestic assault in the first degree
Count VIII: Armed criminal action
Count IX: Burglary in the first degree
The Court sentenced Kavanaugh to life without probation or parole for each count of murder in the first degree, fifteen years for each count of armed criminal action, life imprisonment for domestic assault in the first degree, and fifteen years for burglary in the first degree.
Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner assisted the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney, Kelly King, in prosecuting the case.
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April 13, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A Warrenton man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:15am Wednesday in
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
Both drivers were injured, one seriously after a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in
MDC REPORTS 117 NEW CASES OF CWD FOR 2022 SURVEILLANCE YEAR
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 33,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2022 CWD surveillance year between July 2022 and April 2023. Of the more than 33,000 deer sampled, 117 tested positive for CWD.
CWD is a 100% fatal disease in white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. The disease has been attributed to significant deer population declines in other states. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
Those 117 deer bring the total number of CWD cases found in the state to 409 since the first case in wild deer was confirmed by MDC in early 2012. Including recent sampling efforts, more than 243,000 tissue samples from wild deer have been collected for CWD testing in
Nearly 19,400 of the 33,000-plus deer tested this past CWD surveillance year were sampled as part of MDC mandatory CWD sampling efforts in select counties during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 12 and 13. Most of the remaining samples resulted from MDC’s voluntary sampling efforts conducted throughout the deer season in partnership with taxidermists and meat processors throughout the state.
Of the more than 33,000 samples, about 3,500 were collected during MDC’s targeted culling efforts conducted in cooperation with landowners on a voluntary basis after the close of regular deer season in localized areas near where CWD has been found. Through targeted culling, 41 CWD-positive deer were removed to help slow the spread of CWD.
Of the deer tested, MDC found CWD-positive deer in 23 counties: Adair (3), Barry (1), Barton (9), Carroll (1), Cedar (1), Crawford (2), Dallas (1), Franklin (22), Gasconade (1), Hickory (1), Jefferson (7), Linn (15), Livingston (1), Macon (13), Perry (4), Putnam (3), Ray (1), St. Clair (1), St. Francois (1), Ste. Genevieve (20), Stone (4), Sullivan (3), and Taney (2).
In
STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED BY AREA AUTHORITIES
This past Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a lead on the location of a Ford 8N tractor that was previously reported stolen off of Highway N in Mineola on October 4, 2022. Upon receiving the lead, Montgomery County requested the assistance of the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office and asked them to respond to O’Keefe Ridge Road, near Williamsburg, and verify whether or not this was in fact the stolen tractor. Callaway County Deputies responded and verified this was the stolen Ford tractor. The tractor was recovered and returned to Montgomery County. On Sunday, Callaway and Montgomery County deputies responded to a location off of County Road 1031, near Williamsburg, and further recovered a New Holland TN55 tractor, Land Pride Z52 zero turn lawnmower and a 3-Point Liberty Backhoe, that was all reported stolen off of Hwy N in Mineola on October 4, 2022. Also recovered was a Massey Ferguson tractor that was previously reported stolen off of Micah Road in Montgomery County on February 11, 2023. As the investigation continues, several suspects have been identified but, no arrests have been made at this time.
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MAN LYING ON RAILROAD TRACKS STRUCK AND KILLED IN
A man lying on railroad tracks was struck and killed Monday night in
DRIVER INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A Winfield driver was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:20pm Monday in
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in
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RESURFACING PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN
A resurfacing project located on Route T in Lincoln and Montgomery counties, from Missouri Route 161 in
The $2.3M contract, awarded this last year to Pace Construction of St. Louis, includes several additional resurfacing projects which will be completed in the order as listed below with all projects completed by June 30, 2023:
Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project. For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, we would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.
Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. Workers will be present during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather permitting. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
SWIFT PREPARED FOODS OPENS NEW $200 MILLION PRINCIPE FOODS FACILITY IN
Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of leading global food company JBS
The company invested more than $200 million in the new, 325,000-square-foot Italian meats and charcuterie production facility. Principe Foods has already created 100 new jobs in the region, with plans to hire 100 to 200 more people over the next year. The company offers extremely competitive wages to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, Principe Foods offers strong benefits and tuition-free community college for team members and their children.
Swift Prepared Foods announced plans to build the new facility in
Swift Prepared Foods’ investments in
The Principe Foods facility is located at
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DRIVER INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A Clark driver was injured in a Saturday afternoon crash in
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUDRAIN
A man and woman from Laddonia were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 12:30pm Saturday in
MAN HURT IN FRIDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A man was hurt in a Friday night accident in
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SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT IN
A school bus accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday in
MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
A man was injured in a Wednesday morning crash in
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR REST OF APRIL IN
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Missouri Route 6 – April 10-13, LANE RESTRICTION from one-half mile before and after the bridge over North Fork Salt River overflow, located near Brashear, for bridge maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Thursday with a 14-ft width restriction in place while work is being completed.
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – April 10 & 11, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from mile marker 183.6 to mile marker 184.2 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – April 18 & 19, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from mile marker 179.6 to mile marker 180.0 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – April 7 – April 28, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from Monroe City to Clarence between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
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GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES NEARLY $10 MILLION AWARDED TO SHERIFF’S OFFICES FOR JAIL SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved a total of over $9.9 million in grants to 43 sheriff’s offices across the state for security and other improvements to local jails. Jail improvements include cell door lock upgrades, video surveillance equipment, full-body scanners, HVAC improvements, and other maintenance and improvement projects. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and was part of Governor Parson's Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan.
MDC REPORTS YOUNG HUNTERS TOOK 2,550
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in
The regular spring turkey season runs April 17 through May 7. For more information on spring turkey hunting in
BLACK SHEEP AMMUNITION TO BUILD NEW FACILITY IN
Black Sheep Ammunition, a new manufacturer of small caliber ammunition for outdoor enthusiasts, has announced it will build a production facility in
Black Sheep Ammo is making use of a previously vacant building on
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MAN INJURED IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Center man was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:55am Tuesday in Ralls County. The patrol says that 73 year old Lowell Jackson was on Route P when his vehicle traveled off the roadway, then back onto the roadway and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
TWO INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK
Two people from De Soto were injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at 6:50pm Monday as 64 year old Cheryl Fields was on Project Road when her SUV went through a curve, ran off the right side of the road and struck several trees. The report states that she said her vision was obstructed by the sun. She suffered minor injuries, while her passenger 71 year old Meredith Fields sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A driver was hurt in a Monday afternoon crash in Franklin County. State troopers report that 34 year old James Ribaudo of St. Louis was eastbound on I-44 when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck the guardrail face, returned to the road, drove off the right side of the road and struck the guardrail again. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries. The crash occurred at 1:45pm Monday.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Palmyra man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:50am Sunday in Marion County. The patrol says that 52 year old Charles Bowers was on US 61 when he attempted to exit onto MO 168 when his vehicle ran off the road and overturned. He was transported by Air Evac to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A man was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 12:45pm Sunday as 42 year old Crysta Mueller of Washington was stopped at St. Johns Road at MO 100 when she failed to yield and her jeep was struck by a van driven by 26 year old Summer Nolen of Villa Ridge. Summer Nolen suffered moderate injuries, while one of her passengers’ 32 year old Jonathan Graham of Villa Ridge sustained serious injuries. Both were taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment, meanwhile her other passenger 52 year old Jaron Nolen of Villa Ridge was taken to Barnes Jewish Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries a short time later.
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
64 year old Curtis Bilbrey of De Soto was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Jefferson County. State troopers report that he was on Highway V when his motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway. He was transported by Arch Helicopter to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. The crash occurred just after 6pm Sunday.
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TEEN INJURED IN AUDRAIN
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MAN KILLED IN FRIDAY NIGHT CRASH
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY EVENING INCIDENT
35 year old Keith Hedge of
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RESURFACING PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN
A resurfacing project located on Route T in Lincoln and Montgomery counties, from Missouri Route 161 in
The $2.3M contract, awarded last year to Pace Construction of St. Louis, includes several additional resurfacing projects which will be completed in the order as listed below, with all projects completed by June 30, 2023:
Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project. For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, we would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.
Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. Workers will be present during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather permitting. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
ATTORNEY GENERAL BAILEY ANNOUNCES CONCRETE CONTRACTOR CHARGED FOR FRAUD AND THEFT IN
In an effort to protect consumers, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office has filed twelve felony counts of Deceptive Business Practice, Stealing by Deceit and Financial Exploitation of the Elderly against 49 year old Daniel M. Carbone of
BOWLING GREEN LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACT UP FOR BID
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in
For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit
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WOMAN INJURED IN
A Warrenton woman was injured in an accident that occurred at around 7:40am Wednesday in
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOTORCYCLE CRASH
52 year old Lowell Scott of Elsberry was hurt in a Tuesday afternoon motorcycle crash in
TWO TRACTOR TRAILERS INVOLVED IN WRECK WEDNESDAY MORNING
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a Wednesday morning wreck involving two tractor trailers on I-70 in
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MAN INJURED IN
A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 5:45pm Saturday in
TEEN HURT IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
19 year old Colby Nelson of Princeton was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES OVER $94 MILLION AWARDED THROUGH COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM
Last week, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded more than $94 million through the Community Revitalization Grant Program for 70 projects across the state. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and part of Governor Parson's Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan, is focused on investing in communities of all sizes to support local priorities, encourage economic recovery, and build resilience for the future.
The Community Revitalization Grant Program was launched in September 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to applicants, including municipalities, counties, and nonprofit organizations, to benefit households, communities, and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant awards will fund a variety of projects, such as downtown property renovations, business skills training, homelessness prevention, and more.
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MAN HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING INCIDENT
A man was hurt in a Saturday morning incident in Gasconade County. State troopers report that it happened at 11:10am as an uninvolved vehicle was on the shoulder of MO 28 smoking when a truck driven by 72 year old Walter Scheer of New Haven swerved into the lane of an eastbound car driven by 45 year old Joseph Pondron of Sullivan to avoid the smoke when the two collided. Pondron sustained minor injuries and was taken to Sullivan Baptist Hospital for treatment.
MILAN MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Milan man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 12:35pm Saturday in Adair County. The patrol says that 38 year old Janvier Peterson of Milan was on MO 6 when he attempted to pass multiple vehicles and his truck struck a vehicle driven by 54 year old Timothy Harrelson of Milan head-on. Meanwhile a third vehicle driven by 32 year old Sara Sinclair of Milan ran off the right side of the roadway to avoid the two vehicles. Harrelson was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville with serious injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A driver was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in Lewis County. The highway patrol said that 72 year old Michael Newberry of La Belle was on Route K when he ran a stop sign, crossed over MO 6 and ran off the right side of the road, striking a fence, a tree and a building before coming to rest. He was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy for treatment of moderate injuries. The wreck happened at around 12:45pm Friday.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A St. Louis man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday in Franklin County. The patrol says that 60 year old Gustavo Vonderlancken was on Route T when a deer came out of nowhere and struck his vehicle, ejecting him from it. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN COOPER COUNTY WRECK
A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Cooper County. The highway patrol said it happened at 2pm Wednesday as 61 year old Karen Wesselman of Pilot Grove was on MO 41 at MO 135 when she failed to yield to a truck driven by 43 year old Dallas Pinkett of Boonville and her SUV was struck in the intersection by his truck. She sustained minor injuries but refused medical transport.
TWO TROY RESIDENTS FOUND DEAD IN HOME, MAN IN CUSTODY
A man and a woman were found dead in their home in Troy Tuesday night and a man described as a person of interest is now in custody. According to KOMU, police said that the victims were discovered at a mobile home in Troy as they believe that 71 year old Don McRoberts and 58 year old Kathy McRoberts were shot in their trailer home near Eames Street and East Cherry Street. Police used drones to help search for a man in his early 20’s. On Wednesday afternoon they announced that Davionne McRoberts, a grandson of the victims was in custody, but no charges have been filed as of last report.
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NATURAL GAS RATES TO DROP FOR
The natural gas rates of Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp.
d/b/a Liberty Utilities customers will decrease under a filing that will take effect on April 1, 2023. The rate change reflects the Weather Normalization Adjustment Rider (WNAR) which authorizes rate adjustments based on weather variations. The purpose of the tariff is to adjust revenues for differences between actual heating degree days and normal heating degree days. Under the Liberty Utilities filing, a residential customer using 100 Ccf’s (10,000 cubic feet) of natural gas in a given billing month will see a reduction of approximately $9.50 a month in Liberty Utilities’ Northeast and West Districts. Natural gas rates will drop by approximately $7.84 a month for a residential customer using approximately 100 Ccf’s of natural gas in a given billing month in
MISSOURI DOCTOR ADMITS DEFRAUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID
A doctor from
Dr. LaMonda admitted that as early as Dec. 20, 2018, he and his father agreed to bill Medicare for services performed by Dr. LaMonda as if they had been performed by his father. After Dr. LaMonda’s Missouri Medicaid billing privileges were terminated, the pair expanded their scheme to include Medicaid claims, the plea says. Dr. LaMonda admitted causing total losses of $537,322 to Medicare and Missouri Medicaid.
At sentencing, Dr. LaMonda could face up to five years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both.
TEXWRAP PACKAGING SYSTEMS TO EXPAND IN
Texwrap Packaging Systems, a leader in the design and manufacturing of shrink wrapping and bundling systems, has announced that it will expand in
Texwrap’s
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WOMAN HURT IN CALLAWAY
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 12:30pm Tuesday in
TWO MEN INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
Two men from
TWO LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACTS UP FOR BID
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license offices in
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MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
A Warrenton man was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday night in
MACON
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ADULT AND CHILD SHOT IN
This past Saturday, at approximately 5:11 pm, Boone County Joint Communications received numerous calls reporting shots being fired in the 700 block of
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DRIVER KILLED IN GASCONADE
A driver was killed in an accident that occurred at 1:30am Sunday in
TWO INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Two men were injured in a Friday afternoon crash in
I-70 SOUTH OUTER
Weather permitting, the week of March 20, The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the closure of the
Drivers will continue to experience various temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence.
The following traffic impacts will also be in effect with all work occurring during the nighttime hours of 8:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.:
All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
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ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN
A man was killed and also a woman and another man were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday in
DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
55 year old Stacey Williams of Vandalia was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in
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CHARGES FILED AGAINST MAN WHO SHOT AND KILLED POLICE OFFICER AND INJURED ANOTHER
Formal charges have now been filed against Kenneth L. Simpson, the man accused of fatally shooting a Hermann Police Officer and wounding another. The Gasconade County Prosecutors office has charged Simpson with 1st Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, 1st Degree Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Two officers with the Hermann Police Department attempted to arrest Simpson who had outstanding warrants at the Casey’s Convenience store in Hermann according to the probable cause statement. Neither of the two officers had guns drawn and when the suspect was told he was under arrest and started to handcuff the man, he pulled a gun and shot Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and Officer Adam Sullentrup.
TWO PEOPLE KILLED IN CRASH TUESDAY MORNING
The Highway Patrol said both drivers were killed in a crash at 6:46 am Tuesday morning on Route C, just east of Route AA in Russellville. 35 year old Loren Nichols of
TRAFFIC BACKED UP ON i70 TUESDAY AFTERNOON DUE TO CRASH
A traffic crash backed up traffic for sometime on Interstate 70, near the Highway 63 interchange Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s traveler’s information map showed the crash shut down the right lane of the Interstate. Columbia Police said units were responding to a vehicle collision in the area of
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
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SALINE
25 year old Taylor Anderson of
THREE INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
Three people from
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VANDALIA TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
A Vandalia teen was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in
MAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
35 year old Craig Doerr of Owensville was hurt in a Sunday night crash in
TWO INJURED IN LINN
Two people from
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TEEN HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
18 year old Jaden Ludy of Hawk Point was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
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TEENS INJURED IN
Three teens were injured in an accident that occurred at 6:40pm Saturday in
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TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
Two people were seriously injured in an accident that occurred after 10am Thursday in
DRIVERS HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
Both drivers from O’Fallon were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in
STATE FIRE MARSHAL RECOMMENDS TESTING SMOKE ALARMS AND REVIEWING FIRE ESCAPE PLANS THIS WEEKEND, AS CLOCKS SPRING FORWARD
State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time this weekend to test home smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12, clocks spring forward one hour. Bean also urges families to practice their fire escape plans. Safety experts recommend families practice their home fire escape plans at least twice each year.
Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire by one-half. About one-half of home fire deaths occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep. That is why it is important for all family members to be able to act react quickly and get out. Each family member, including children, should know two escape routes from every room in their residence. This information should be shared with overnight guests, too.
Bean also reminds Missourians that they should have carbon monoxide alarms for their homes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, which can be deadly if undetected.
The fire marshal makes these recommendations:
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PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE TUESDAY NIGHT
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in
TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
Two
DRIVERS INJURED IN
Both drivers were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Monday in
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WOMAN INJURED IN PIKE
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MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH
54 year old Christopher Hellesvig of
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WOMAN HURT IN
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MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:05pm Sunday in
BOY SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A 9 year old boy from
TEEN SERIOUSLY HURT IN ATV MISHAP
18 year old Diego Thorne of
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WOMAN INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Waynesville woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in
MAN HURT IN BOONE
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FOUR INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN
Four people were injured, two seriously in an accident that occurred at 5:35pm Saturday in
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DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH
A Marthasville driver was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY EVENING ACCIDENT
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 5:15pm Wednesday in
MAN INJURED IN LIVINGSTON
The highway patrol said that another motorcycle wreck occurred on Wednesday, this one in Livingston County as 69 year old William Donoho of Chula was on US 65 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway, causing it to come to rest on its side off the west side of the road facing east. He was taken to
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MAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING ROLLOVER CRASH
43 year old Jess Earney of Sullivan was hurt in a rollover crash Tuesday morning in
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
A driver was hurt in a Tuesday night incident in
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WOMAN INJURED IN BOONE
A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:45pm Monday in
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
52 year old Tonya Renzelmann of
WINTER SEASON MOVING OUT; POTHOLE SEASON MOVES IN
Missouri Department of Transportation crews are already focusing on pothole repairs to keep roads as safe as possible and will continue through the spring as weather allows. When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, motorists should slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work safely – remember, it’s the law.
MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road, including interstates,
Potholes form when temperatures warm up during the day but continue to be cold at night. The rain and snow leave moisture that seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement. Frozen water in cracks and under the surface of the roadway causes pavement to bulge and bend. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement. When vehicles drive over the bulging pavement, it weakens the roadway, eventually causing chunks of pavement or asphalt to pop out, creating potholes.
Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools:
Call the 24/7
Use the Report a Road Concern form at www.modot.org/report-road-concern.
Potholes on local streets and subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance departments.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUDRAIN
A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 10:35am Sunday in
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ADAIR
Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in
PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route J – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from
Route C – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route U to Route Z, March 1-3, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route PP – CLOSED for pavement patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to the intersection of Route FF and Route CC, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route ZZ – CLOSED for core drilling operations beginning 500 feet before the bridge over Little Loutre Creek and ending 500 feet after. Work will take place, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from
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26 year old Daryl Spauldin of
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TEENS INJURED IN
Two teens were injured in an accident that occurred just before 10pm Wednesday in
TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATES THREE YEARS OF INNOVATION
In recognition of National Engineers Week, the
For more information about MCTI and its ongoing transportation research, visit https://mcti.missouri.edu/.
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TROY MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A Troy man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7pm Tuesday in
TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
Two people were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in
The Missouri Office of Administration (OA) is celebrating 50 years as a state executive agency in
“Since its implementation, the Office of Administration has become such an integral part in making state government operate effectively,” said Governor Parson. “The talent that makes up this department are some of the best and brightest. Milestones like this are a time to show recognition for our past accomplishments and appreciation to the hardworking men and women who continue to strive to make government better for Missourians.”
OA performs vital functions necessary for the operation of state government, from centralized accounting, budgeting, information technology, and procurement services to maintenance of state buildings, management of personnel classification, and beyond. The consolidation of resources into OA has made it possible to save citizen dollars in the provision of government services.
The collaborative efforts of OA have aided in the delivery of essential services to
OA is made up of seven divisions, and a collective of OA boards, commissions, and programs. From managing state operations and increasing efficiencies across state government, team members throughout OA are essential to making a lasting impact across state government.
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DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A Hawk Point driver was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9:35am Tuesday in
TROY WOMAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
A Troy woman was seriously hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
48 year old Tracy Skiles of
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TEENS INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
Two teens were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:05pm Sunday in
PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route H – CLOSED for culvert replacement from Missouri Route 6 to Route Y, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – LANE REDUCTION from Route C to Route U, Feb. 21-24, 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily with a 10-foot width restriction in place while bridge maintenance is being completed on the structure over Crooked Creek.
U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – LANE REDUCTION from Route T to Marshall Road, Feb. 23-24, 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily with a 12-foot width restriction in place while pavement patching operations are being completed.
Route J – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from
Route DD – CLOSED for multiple maintenance operations from County Road 195 to Route C, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route C – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route U to Route Z, March 1-3, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route PP – CLOSED for pavement patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to the intersection of Route FF and Route CC, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route ZZ – CLOSED for core drilling operations beginning 500 feet before the bridge over Little Loutre Creek and ending 500 feet after. Work will take place, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from
U.S. Route 63 – LANE REDUCTION for pavement patching operations between U.S. Route 24 to one-half mile south of Route EE, Feb. 22, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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TROY WOMAN KILLED IN FRIDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A Troy woman was killed in an accident that occurred at around 7:45pm Friday in
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE
61 year old Sandra Oliver of
TEENS HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
Two teens from
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DRIVER INJURED IN BOONE
A driver was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:55pm Wednesday in
59 year old Donald Forrester of Moscow Mills was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday evening in
WOMAN HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING CRASH
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TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Two Wentzville drivers were hurt in an accident that occurred at around 10:50am Wednesday in
WOMAN HURT IN SUV CRASH IN
A woman was hurt in an SUV crash Tuesday night in
SERIOUS INJURY WRECK TUESDAY AFTERNOON
A one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in
TEEN INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
A Perry teen was injured in a Tuesday night incident in
WOMAN HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT IN
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
74 year old Margaret Schwaller of
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ATV INCIDENT
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DRIVERS HURT IN A MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH MONDAY AFTERNOON
Two drivers were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
Two men were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in St. Charles County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4am Sunday as 29 year old Odair Perez Murillo of
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
A driver was hurt in a Saturday night crash in
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
An O’Fallon woman was hurt in a Sunday night incident in
MAN INJURED IN
A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:15am Sunday in
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COLUMBIA MAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Columbia man was hurt in an accident that occurred at just before 6pm Saturday in Boone County. The patrol says that 40 year old Joshua Long was on US 63 when his jeep traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a cable barrier, overcorrected, causing it to travel off the right side of the road and came to rest in a ditch. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY MORNING WRECK
51 year old Wesley Gander of Bunceton, MO was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday morning in Cooper County. State troopers report that it happened at 9:35am Friday as he was on MO 98 when his truck ran off the right side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to overturn. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
KIRKSVILLE MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN HORSE AND BUGGY INCIDENT SATURDAY NIGHT IN ADAIR COUNTY
A Kirksville man was seriously injured in a horse and buggy incident that occurred at 6:20pm Saturday in Adair County. The highway patrol said that 50 year old Larry Hamlin of Brashear was on Route E when his truck struck a stationary horse and buggy in the rear. The man in the horse and buggy 40 year old Mervin Miller was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries, while Hamlin suffered minor injuries and was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.
SERIOUS INJURY CRASH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING IN RALLS COUNTY
A New London driver was seriously injured in an early Friday morning crash in Ralls County. State troopers report that 58 year old Anthony Bremmer was on Route V when his pickup truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a culvert. He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries. The crash happened at 12:05am Friday.
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH OUTER ROAD I-70/TREE FARM ROAD AT NEW
Weather permitting, February 13, The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled a temporary closure of the
Drivers will continue to experience temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence.
The following traffic impacts previously scheduled will remain:
All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change. Drivers will be alerted to all traffic impacts through signs and changeable message boards.
Wednesday, a
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MAN INJURED IN COOPER
30 year old Corey Walstead of
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
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DRIVER KILLED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
37 year old James Sarlo of Vandalia was killed in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
A St. Clair teen was seriously injured in a Tuesday morning crash in
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DRIVERS INJURED IN COOPER
Both 67 year old Carl Hufford of
STATE TO CARRY OUT SENTENCE OF LEONARD TAYLOR
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of
"Leonard Taylor brutally murdered a mother and her three children. The evidence shows
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COLUMBIA POLICE RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED REPORT – INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
Late Sunday night, Columbia Police were called to a report of shots fired in the area of 5th Street and Lyon Street. Upon arriving, officers learned an adult female had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. She was transported by EMS to a local hospital. Columbia PD officers, detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene and at last word the investigation was underway. The Missouri Highway Patrol also provided their assistance. More information will be released later. If you know anything related to this incident, please contact Columbia Police at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477.
FIRE FIGHTERS FROM KIRKSVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS BATTLE FIRE EAST OF KIRKSVILLE
Around 5:15 pm Sunday night, the Kirksville Fire Department along with others from around the area were called out to a battle a blasé at 21648 Bullion Way, a few miles east of Kirksville. The building was at one time an old abandoned church. The cause of the fire was undetermined and the building was a total loss. No injuries were reported
MAN DIES IN PUTNAM COUNTY GRAIN BIN FRIDAY
KTVO reports after an almost two hour search Friday afternoon, the body of a man was found in a grain bin in Putnam County. The Putnam County E-911 Center received the call just before 3:30 p.m. for a report of a man trapped in a grain bin. Multiple fire departments and emergency services responded to the farm south of Unionville, near Lemons, Mo., off of Missouri Highway 5. After searching the grain bin for an hour and 45 minutes, crews found the body of 61-year-old Bryan Reckrodt. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Unionville Fire Department, Lemons Fire Department, Putnam County Ambulance, Milan Fire Department, Green City Fire Department, Grundy County Fire Department, Trenton Fire Department, Galt Fire Department, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, helicopter MU 1 out of Moberly and help from numerous community members. The grain bin was about 3/4 full of soybeans.
IOWA MAN KILLED IN LOGGING ACCIDENT SATURDAY IN PUTNAM COUNTY
KTTN Radio reports a Keosauqua, Iowa resident was killed Saturday in a logging accident in northeastern Putnam County. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department said the Amish man, 25-year-old Alvin Bontrager, was struck by a large tree limb as he was cutting timber for logs. The accident happened north of Livonia near 135th Street. The Putnam County E911 telecommunication center received a call during the noon hour on Saturday regarding the accident.
THREE PEOPLE KILLED IN LINCOLN COUNTY CRASH
The Highway Patrol reports 3 people were killed in a Lincoln County crash early Sunday morning. It happened at 3:40 am on South Chantille Road, south of Ethington Road when a vehicle driven by 17 year old female from Winfield was travelling too fast for conditions. The vehicle became airborne, landed, began to skid and travelled off the roadway striking a tree and overturning. The driver had serious injuries as did an occupant identified as 20 year old Trevor Bogert of Troy. Both were transported to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis be helicopter. 3 other occupants including 18 year old William Flickinger of Troy, a 17 year olf femaile from Hawk Point and a 15 year old male from Winfield were all killed in the crash
MONTGOMERY CITY MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY CRASH
Troopers say 18 year old Derrick Shaw of Montgomery City sustained minor injuries in a Macon County crash at 12: 10 AM Sunday morning on US 63, 3 miles north of Macon. Shaw’s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a culvert, returned to the road, then travelled off the right side and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regioanl Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.
MACON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF CALLS
The Macon County Sheriff’s Office recently released Monthly Statistics for the month of January, 2023 …
911 Hang ups-12
Alarm Calls-2
Animal Calls-6
Assaults-3
Assist Motorists-10
Assist Other Agencies-93
Burglary-2
Check the Well Being-6
Civil Matters-5
Civil Service-76
Death Investigations-2
Domestic Disturbances-4
Harassment-2
Informative/Misc-19
Juvenile Problems-4
Keep the Peace- 6
Mental Health-2
Peace Disturbance-3
Prisoner Transport-15
Property Damage-2
Public Relations Events-14
Scams-1
Sex Offender Registration/Compliance-20
Stealing-4
Suspicious Vehicles/Persons-16
Traffic Complaints-14
Traffic Stops-151
Trespassing-3
Vehicle Lockouts-8
Warrant Service-11
Jail Bookings-67
Reports Written-46
Citations Written-62
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
Covering the period 01/20/2023 – 01/26/2023 …
On January 20, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Mineola area with expired license plates. Upon contacting the driver, deputies discovered the driver’s driving privileges had been revoked. After further investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of a glass jar containing methamphetamine and a glass pipe, commonly used to ingest methamphetamine. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Felony Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Register a Motor Vehicle, and Driving While Revoked.
On January 20, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Middletown area for expired license plates. Upon making contact with the driver, it was discovered that the driver’s driving privileges had been suspended. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was booked, finger printed, and released on summons.
On January 25, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Jonesburg area for a registration violation. Upon making contact with both occupants, it was discovered the passenger had an active Probation and Parole Warrant out of Lincoln County. Deputies arrested the subject and transported her to the Montgomery County Jail.
On January 27, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, and Montgomery City PD served a search warrant on a residence on Wentz Street in Montgomery City. During the execution of the warrant approximately 13 pounds of marijuana, 1 large jar of THC wax, approximately 4.5 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were seized from the residence. As a result of the search warrant, two subjects were arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charges were filed on both for 2cts. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:
Suspicious Activity – Wellsville
Unwanted Subject – Middletown
Public Service Request – Middletown
Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70
Attempt To Contact – Hermann
Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City
Citizen Assist – New Florence
Suspicious Person – Middletown
Motorist Assist – I 70
Trespassing – Danville
Motor Vehicle Accident – Jonesburg
Information – Montgomery City
Controlled Burn – Montgomery City
911 Open Line – Jonesburg
911 Accidental – Big Spring
Domestic – Montgomery City
Medical – Montgomery City
911 Accidental – New Florence
Information – Unknown
Information – New Florence
Motorist Assist – I 70
Motorist Assist – Montgomery City
Abandoned Vehicle – High Hill
911 Open Line – Unknown
Burglary – Bellflower
Medical – Wellsville
Motorist Assist – I 70
Medical – Montgomery City
Medical – Bellflower
Pedestrian Check – Montgomery City
Disturbance – New Florence
Suspicious Activity – Jonesburg
Disturbance – Jonesburg
Disturbance – Middletown
Suspicious Vehicle – McKittrick
Animal Complaint – Montgomery City
Assault – Bellflower
Assist Tow Company – I 70
911 Accidental – Montgomery City
Vehicle Fire – Middletown
Trespassing – Bellflower
Alarm – New Florence
Investigation – Montgomery City
Suspicious Activity – High Hill
Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City
Public Service Request – Bellflower
Assist Children’s Division – Wellsville
Civil Matter – High Hill
Assist Warren County
Citizen Assist – I 70
Public Service Request – Montgomery City
911 Open Line – I 70
Assist Children’s Division – Montgomery City
Motorist Assist – New Florence
C & I – I 70
Assist Drug Taskforce – Montgomery City
Possess Control Substance – Montgomery City
Driving While Revoked - Middletown
Educational Neglect - Bellflower
Juvenile Matter - Montgomery City
Assist Wellsville Pd - Wellsville
Warrant Arrest - Jonesburg
Trailer Inspection – Montgomery City
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POLICE OFFICER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A police officer from Union was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 3:50pm Wednesday in
MAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH
A man from O’Fallon, MO was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE AMONG SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Governor’s Challenge Team to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families has launched a new website to further the state’s efforts in reducing suicides: www.mogovchallenge.com.
The site provides general information on the team’s projects and strategic priorities, the impact suicide is having on the military community, and resources for both members of the military community and for anyone wishing to support them. The website also offers access to free online military culture and suicide prevention training through PsychArmor for health care providers, Veterans, employers, military family members, and others.
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DRIVER INJURED IN
A driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in
MAN CONVICTED OF
KMIZ TV in
ONGOING SHOOTING INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST
Columbia Police have arrested Sean Eugene Colton, 21, of
Columbia Police have recently reopened the investigation into the murder of Virginia Davis, 43, of
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MAN KILLED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
A St. Charles man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in
MISSOURI
Each February, the state of
STATE SEEKING ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO CHILDREN DURING SUMMER MONTHS
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) reimburses organizations for meals they serve to children under the age of 18 who are at risk of not having enough to eat during the summer months. The program is one of the ways
Organizations eligible to participate in the program as sponsors include non-profit organizations such as schools, faith-based organizations, camps, private nonprofit agencies and local government entities. The sites qualify if they are located in areas where at least half of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.
The federally funded program is administered by DHSS. The department will accept applications from new non-profit organizations March 1 through May 15 to participate in the program. Organizations interested in serving nutritious meals to children through the summer are requested to apply. Training in the requirements for the program will be provided.
More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at www.health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at 888-435-1464 (toll-free). Hearing- and speech-impaired citizens can dial 711. Community organizations that would like to become sponsors may also email the Summer Food Service Program at sfsp@health.mo.gov or write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program,
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TWO INJURED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two people were injured in an accident that occurred at 10:45am Monday in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
A Hazelwood man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in
TWO MEN HURT IN
Two men from
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CHIEFS HEADED FOR THE SUPERBOWL
The Kansas City Chiefs are advancing to Super Bowl LVII following a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. After suffering a high ankle sprain last week in the Chiefs win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round, Patrick Mahomes led the team to the Sunday night victory. Earlier in the day, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31-7, in Philadelphia, to advance to championship game for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
MEXICO MAN WANTED FOR 1ST DEGREE MURDER AND MORE
As a result of the investigation into the fires that occurred in the early morning hours of December 23, 2022, the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office applied for and obtained an arrest warrant for Brandon S Spears, age 43, for Murder 1st degree, Arson 1st degree (times two), and Armed Criminal Action. In addition, Spears has an active arrest warrant from the Missouri Department of Probation and Parole for a probation violation. Spears was a resident of the apartment building that burned and the son of Ruth Stuart who died in the incident. Anyone with information about the investigation or Spears’ location is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or the Mexico Public Safety Department at (573) 581-2100 or (573) 473-5800.
TROY DRIVER INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY WRECK
The Highway Patrol reports 73 year old Michael Frost of Troy sustained moderate injuries when he lost control of his vehicle on an Icy Lincoln County roadway at 7:30 Sunday night. Frost was westbound on Highway 47, west of Highway W when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
ICY ROADWAY RESULTS IN CRASH INVOLVING CHILLICOTHE DRIVER
The patrol said 66 year old Mark Miller of Chillicothe was eastbound in Henry county when his vehicle slid on the ice covered road and he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle driven by Kyle Wolfd of Clinton. That crash happened at the Route Y and Route OO intersection at 6:40 pm Sunday. Neither driver was injured. A 16 year old male in the Miller truck had moderate injuries. Three occupants in the Wolfd truck were injured including 41 year old Elmo Fannon and 36 year old Blaze Counts all had moderate injuries while Mark Doleman had minor injuries.
GLASGOW MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SALINE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Glasgow man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:15am Saturday in Saline County. The patrol says that 23 year old Martin Nevels was on MO 240 when his car traveled off the north side of the roadway, struck the ground and overturned, ejecting him from the car. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY MORNING CRASH
A St. Louis woman was hurt in a Friday morning crash in St. Charles County. State troopers report that it happened just before 7am Friday as 29 year old Kayla Goodwin was westbound on I-70 when her car was struck by a car driven by 49 year old Matthew Westphal of O’Fallon, IL, causing her car to slide off the road and strike the concrete median barrier. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MO, JAN. 30 – FEB. 9
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for Jan. 30 – Feb. 9. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There will also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. You are also encouraged check the map for other roadwork across our listening area and other parts of the Show Me State.
Audrain County
Lincoln County
· U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) –Jan. 30 & 31, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route C to Lincoln County Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance. There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.
· U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route U to Lincoln County Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance. There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.
Marion County
· Route MM –Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, the road will have short-term CLOSURES at various locations between Veterans Road and Paulina Drive in Hannibal between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for brush cutting operations.
Monroe County
· Route V –Jan. 30 – Feb 1, the road will be CLOSED from U.S. Route 36 at Hunnewell to Monroe County Route FF between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for pavement patching operations.
Montgomery County
· I-70 Westbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for pavement repairs.
· I-70 Eastbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for pavement repairs.
Warren County
· Missouri Route 94 – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane one-half mile before to immediately after the bridge just east of Rush Island Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance. There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route K – Feb. 6-9, the road will be CLOSED from Audrain Co. Road 649 to Audrain Co. Road 553 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily for core drilling operations.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) –Jan. 30 & 31, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route C to Lincoln County Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance. There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route U to Lincoln County Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance. There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.
Route MM –Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, the road will have short-term CLOSURES at various locations between
Route V –Jan. 30 – Feb 1, the road will be CLOSED from U.S. Route 36 at Hunnewell to Monroe County Route FF between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for pavement patching operations.
I-70 Westbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for pavement repairs.
I-70 Eastbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for pavement repairs.
Missouri Route 94 – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane one-half mile before to immediately after the bridge just west of Massas Creek Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance. There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.
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NIGHTTIME LANE REDUCTIONS CONTINUE FOR I-70 AND
Drivers will continue to experience temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence.
The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the following traffic impacts:
All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change. Drivers will be alerted to all traffic impacts through signs and changeable message boards.
MAJOR FOOD PROCESSING CENTER AND COLD STORAGE FACILITY TO OPEN IN KANSAS CITY, INVESTING $199.6 MILLION AND CREATING 583 JOBS
West Liberty Foods, a leading protein processor, announces it will open a food processing center in
West Liberty Foods ranks among the continent’s top 50 protein processors, producing nearly 650 million pounds of food product each year for grocery stores and restaurants across the country. The company’s food processing center and cold storage facility will be directly connected and support the production of grab-and-go sandwiches. The facility will be located at the I-49 Logistics Center, a 1340-acre development in southwest
West Liberty Foods is headquartered in
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PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY TRUCK EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a truck early Wednesday morning in
MAN INJURED IN
A Union man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred just before 5am Wednesday in
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
21 year old Ethan Blaylock of
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
Two Moberly residents were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 7:55am Wednesday in
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HEAVY, WET SNOW TO CREATE A WINTRY WEDNESDAY
A winter storm is expected to bring snow to much of
The Missouri Department of Transportation urges all drivers to be aware of changing road conditions both where they are and where they plan to be.
“Crews will be out Tuesday night as the temperatures drop and conditions change from rain to snow,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT’s chief safety and operations officer. “We are expecting a very heavy, wet snow which is great for making snowmen but can make roads very difficult to drive on. If you must be out, adjust your speed to the road conditions.”
If you need to travel, make sure you have a full tank of gas, blankets, gloves and provisions like water and snacks in the event of an emergency. Make sure your cellphone is fully charged, but never use it while driving. If you should slide off the road, or are involved in a crash, stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt buckled until help arrives.
If you encounter a snowplow or salt trucks on the road, always give them room to work. Do not tailgate or try to pass. Snowplow operators are reacting to the road ahead of them with a very limited field of vision. You may see them, but they may not see you.
STATE AWARDS $30 MILLION IN FUNDING TO HELP COMPANIES FIND AND TRAIN WORKERS
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $30 million through the ARPA Workforce Training Grant Program. The program is focused on helping companies address workforce shortages by recruiting and training thousands of Missourians.
“As we continue to invest in our workforce, we’re excited to announce the recipients of the Workforce Training Grant Program,” Governor Parson said. “From day one, our administration has made it a top priority to ensure employers have the workers they need to expand and grow. A stronger workforce means a stronger tomorrow, and this program will go a long way in ensuring
The ARPA Workforce Training Grant Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), was launched in August 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to a wide range of applicants and will train workers for a variety of industries including child care, health care, broadband deployment, manufacturing, and more. The grant is also aimed at helping those who need it most, encouraging recipients to train at-risk and low-income populations.
“This program is going to help employers in critical industries find the workers they need to propel our economy forward,” Maggie Kost, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development said. “At the same time, it will equip real people with job skills that improve their lives, provide for their families, and benefit their communities.”
PSC GRANTS CONFLUENCE RIVERS REQUEST TO PURCHASE A WATER AND
The Missouri Public Service Commission has granted Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Confluence Rivers) a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to acquire, own, install, operate, manage and maintain a water and sewer system in
Confluence Rivers proposes to purchase all of the water and sewer utility assets of Stone Ridge Meadows Home Owners Association, Inc. (Stone Ridge). Confluence Rivers proposes to charge residential customers a fixed water rate of $27.50 a month and a fixed sewer rate of $27.50 a month until such time as the rates are modified according to law.
The Commission approved the application determining: 1) There is a need for the service; 2) Confluence Rivers is qualified to provide the proposed service; 3) Confluence Rivers has the financial ability to provide the service; 4) Confluence Rivers’ proposal is economically feasible; and 5) The service promotes the public interest.
Confluence Rivers provides water service to approximately 4,400 customers and sewer service to approximately 4,600 customers in
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WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
DRIVER HURT IN CAR CRASH
39 year old Corrine Argus of House Springs was hurt in a car crash Sunday afternoon in
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January 23, 2023
KEYTESVILLE WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING DEADLY SHOOTING FRIDAY
The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. Friday at a home on Grand Avenue (Route K) in southern Keytesville. Authorities were called to a possible home invasion, but the incident turned out not to be a home invasion. The Chariton County Sheriff’s Office called in the patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control to assist. The DDCC then took over the investigation at the request of the sheriff. Following the Patrol investigation, Sherri L. Laws, 52, of Keytesville, is facing charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, two counts of tampering with physical evidence and delivery of a controlled substance. Investigators said Laws shot and killed Jacob D. Abney, 38, of Grandview, Missouri. KTVO’s John Garlock reports Cpl. Justin Dunn said Abney had gone to the Keytesville residence where Laws and James M. Johnson, 50, lived. One of the two let Abney into the house where a physical altercation started. The fight then moved outside. Johnson was shot and injured. He was taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center by ambulance, then flown to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. Abney suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled. Laws is being held without bond in the Chariton County jail. The investigation is continuing
VANDALIA MAN KILLED IN UTV ACCIDENT FRIDAY AFTERNOON
A Vandalia man was killed in an UTV accident that occurred at 4:45pm Friday in Ralls County. The patrol says that 26 year old Brandon McCurdy was on Vermont Lane, 2 miles southeast of Perry, MO when his UTV struck a deer in the roadway and after impact it ran off the left side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned, ejecting the driver. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
DECEASED MALE FOUND INSIDE RESIDENCE AFTER AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN MOBERLY
Saturday morning, January 21, 2023 at approximately 5am, Moberly Police and Fire Department were dispatched to 1625 S Morley Street in Moberly in reference to a residential structure fire. Officers found the body a deceased male subject inside the residence. The State Fire Marshall and Randolph County Coroner was contacted to assist in the investigation. The Randolph County Coroner later identified the victim as 62 year old Norman Lee Reed of Moberly. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. Moberly police said the fatal house fire was reported at approximately 5 a.m. at 1625 South Morley Street in Moberly. As of late Sunday afternoon, the cause of the fire remained undetermined and under investigation.
MADISON JUENILE INJURED IN MONROE COUNTY CRASH SUNDAY
Troopers report a 17 year old male from Madison was injured in a single vehicle crash on MO 151, 4 miles north of Madison at 4pm Sunday. According to the crash report, the juvenile was north bound and his vehicle ran off the right side of the road. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle went off the left side of the highway, crossed a county gravel road and struck an embankment. The driver had moderate injuries and was transported to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment by private auto.
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two drivers were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 5:50pm Friday in Boone County. The patrol says that 37 year old Brandon Lightfoot of Fayette turned south onto US 63 from MO 124 west into the path of a car driven by 49 year old Oliver Oerly of Moberly which caused his car to strike the rear of Lightfoot’s truck and then both traveled off the left side of the roadway, with the truck coming to rest on the left shoulder of southbound US 63, while the car came to rest in the left lane of northbound US 63 and also another car was involved in the accident as 25 year old Dimetri Mattingly of Moberly traveled in the left lane and his car struck the front of Oerly’s car. Mattingly sustained serious injuries while Lightfoot suffered moderate injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY EVENING WRECK
31 year old Mary Meininger of Ashland was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Friday evening in Boone County. The highway patrol said it happened at 5pm Friday as she was on Route N when she failed to negotiate a curve, causing her truck to run off the right side of the road, hit a ditch and overturned. She was treated and released at the scene for minor injuries.
LOUISIANA WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A Louisiana woman was injured in a Saturday morning crash in Pike County. State troopers report that 60 year old Mary Cisco was on Highway 79 when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway and then returned to the road, she overcorrected, causing it to run back off the right side, strike a ditch and overturned. She was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
LANCASTER MAN FACING FELONY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
According to a report on KTVO, Ronnie Lee Miller Sr., 69, of Lancaster, is charged with possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor child. According to court documents, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office received a report on January 13, 2023, that one of Miller's family members was using Miller's home computer and found images depicting nude children under the age of 14 in sexually explicit poses and engaged in sexual acts. Investigators seized Miller's computer and cell phone from his home in the 300 block of West Madison Street in Lancaster for forensic examination. They say they found 37 images of child pornography showing underage girls. Court documents reveal that bed sheets seen in the photos have the exact same pattern as the sheets on Miller's bed. Miller was booked into the Schuyler County jail on $200,000 cash-only bond. He'll be transferred to the Adair County jail.
MILAN POLICE INVESTIGATE HIT AND RUN
Authorities in Milan, MO are investigating a Saturday evening hit-and-run accident where a vehicle hit a building during a snow storm. Milan Police Chief Gail Hayes told KTVO a possibly red van hit the corner of the former Casey's General Store building in the 200 block of East 3rd Street in Milan and then fled the scene. Police do not know who the driver was. Hayes said the damage to the building was minimal.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WEEKLY REPORT
This report covers the period 01/06/2022 – 01/12/2023 and was submitted by the Sheriff’s Department
· On January 6, 2023, deputies received information about a vehicle involved in the theft of radiators and rims from an auto parts store in Hermann. Deputies located the vehicle traveling north on Highway 19 and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact with the driver, deputies discovered his driving privileges were suspended. While talking to the two occupants, deputies noticed several radiators in the back seat. Hermann Police Department arrived on scene and took both subjects into custody for theft and transported them back to Hermann. Deputies will be filing charges against the driver for Driving While Suspended.
· On January 6, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the High Hill area for failing to register their vehicle. Deputies made contact and discovered the driver did not have a valid license and the vehicle was reported stolen out of Cleveland, Ohio. The vehicle was towed and the driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle.
· On January 9, 2023, deputies received a report of possible drug activity at the Love’s Truck Stop. Deputies began investigating the situation and made contact with the suspect. Through the course of the investigation, Deputies located 11.75 grams of methamphetamine and a pipe in the subjects' pockets. The subject was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia.
· On January 9, 2023, Deputies were patrolling the area of Hwy 19 and Porters Road when they observed a vehicle traveling 84 mph in a 60 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and upon making contact with the driver he advised deputies his license was revoked. After confirming his driving privileges were revoked, he was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
· On January 10, 2023, deputies responded to High Hill for a report of a suspicious person in the area. The residents were concerned as the subject was walking from house to house knocking on doors and asking for a ride. Upon making contact with the subject, deputies noticed his behavior was very erratic and he appeared to be under the influence of an illegal substance. The subject refused a ride and was told to leave the area. The subject failed to leave the area and continued to harass area residents. Deputies made contact with the subject and attempted to take him into custody, but he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit deputies caught up with the subject and attempted to restrain him. He began physically resisting the deputy's efforts. With the assistance of a local citizen, the subject was safely taken into custody. After being evaluated by EMS he was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Trespassing and Resisting Arrest.
· On January 10, 2023, deputies were patrolling the area of Long Road when they observed a vehicle being operated by someone, deputies knew had a suspended driver's license. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and upon making contact with the driver, it was confirmed her driving privileges were suspended. After further investigation, deputies located two small bags of methamphetamine and a syringe inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Driving While Suspended and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:
· 911 Accidental – New Florence
· Public Service Request – Montgomery City
· Stealing – Montgomery City
· Information – High Hill
· Public Service Request – Wellsville
· Citizen Assist – New Florence
· Information – Warren County
· Motorist Assist – High Hill
· Alarm – Montgomery City
· Disturbance – Montgomery City
· Suspicious Person – Jonesburg
· Stolen Vehicle – Montgomery City
· Suspicious Vehicle – High Hill
· Stolen Vehicle – Montgomery City
· Domestic – Montgomery City
· Fraud – Montgomery City
· Public Service Request – High Hill
· Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City
· Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70
· Pedestrian Check – I 70
· Public Service Request – New Florence
· Public Service Request – Wellsville
· Disturbance – Montgomery City
· Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City
· Fire – Jonesburg
· Narcotic Activity – New Florence
· Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City
· Break In – Jonesburg
· Investigation – Jonesburg
· Stolen Vehicle – Jonesburg
· Break In – New Florence
· Juvenile Complaint – Bellflower
· Abandoned Vehicle – Middletown
· Abandoned Vehicle – New Florence
· Motorist Assist – Montgomery City
· Medical – Jonesburg
· Arrest Attempt – Bellflower
· Investigation – Montgomery City
· Assist MSHP – I 70
· C & I – Wellsville
· Motorist Assist – I 70
· Suspicious Person – High Hill
· Suicidal Subject – Rhineland
· Public Service Request – Montgomery City
· Check Well Being – Montgomery City
· Disturbance – Montgomery City
· Motor Vehicle Accident – Rhineland
· Animal Complaint – Middletown
· Medical – Montgomery City
· Public Service Request - New Florence
· Special Assignment – Montgomery City
· Burglary – New Florence
· C & I – I 70
· Civil Matter – New Florence
· Trespassing – Montgomery City
· 911 Accidental – Middletown
· Medical – Wellsville
· Attempt to Contact – New Florence
· Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City
· 911 Accidental – Rhineland
· 911 Accidental – Jonesburg
· Information – Rhineland
· Check Well Being – Middletown
· Information – Unknown
· Suspicious Activity – Jonesburg
· Suspicious Activity – New Florence
· Threats – Bellflower
· Suspicious Activity – High Hill
· Check Well Being - Middletown
· Driving While Revoked - Montgomery City
· Tamper With Motor Vehicle - New Florence
· Possession of Controlled Substance - New Florence
· Driving Without Valid License - Wellsville
· Warrant Arrest - Montgomery City
· Warrant Arrest - Bellflower
· Resting Arrest - High Hill
· Possess Control Substance - Montgomery City
· Assist Montgomery City Police Department - Montgomery City
· Property Damage - New Florence
LIVINGSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WEEKLY REPORT
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reported Friday the following Incidents, Arrests, and More …
Incident Reports:
· January 02 LCSO assisted a rural family on possible suicidal relative that had sent disturbing message(s) and was unable to be located. Person was later located in another county and was fine but would seek professional assistance.
· January 06 a Dawn resident reported violation of a protection order after receiving messages from the person who is not to contact her. Further investigation shows the respondent in the matter was not served the protection order until the next day, therefore the criminal case is now closed.
· January 13 Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with this office regarding an alleged peace disturbance and threat made at Chillicothe High School by a juvenile. School Officials and Deputy Lewis handled the situation at the school. The parent(s)/guardians for the juvenile were contacted and juvenile officials now have the case.
· January 14 about 11:00 a.m. LCSO deputy made a vehicle stop for expired registration and learned the juvenile occupant was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The parent/guardian was contacted and the juvenile turned over to the adult. A report is being submitted to the juvenile office.
· January 15 about 8:05 p.m. LCSO was dispatched to Dawn as a resident believed 2 people in a vehicle were planning on stealing from him or his property. A vehicle had been by his residence and the headlamps were or went off. The resident shined a light into the vehicle and words apparently were exchanged. Investigation continues.
· January 17 LCSO handled call of an adult potentially suicidal in the north part of Livingston County. This was an unfounded call for service.
· January 18 LCSO responded to call for service where a juvenile was allegedly suicidal. Person was taken to Hedrick Medical Center for assistance and later released with a parent or guardian.
· January 18 LCSO was dispatched to Wheeling regarding a fire at vacant apartments near the fire station. Incident report completed and turned over to Missouri Fire Marshal.
· January 18 about 10:11 a.m. LCSO responded to the 200 block of N. Sherman in Wheeling for an unattended death investigation. LCSO worked with deputy coroner and preliminary information suggests the elderly female passed due to natural causes. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and other loved ones.
Most Wanted Updates:
Arrested January 10:
· Anthony M. Rounkles, 33, Hale by MSHP on Livingston County arrest warrants for alleged Failure to Obey a Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond set at $20,000 on case #22LV-CR00410. LCSO Jail Management records show Mr. Rounkles was arrested/incarcerated on this case September 28 through October 19, 2022 when he was released on ROR bond. Warrant added December 07, 2022 on case #22LV-CR00193 for alleged Failure to Appear in Court on original class E felony Leaving Scene of Accident-Property Damage Exceeding $1,000. Bond set at $10,000. Mr. Rounkles was transferred to Harrison County Jail in lieu of bond.
Added January 12:
· Victoria Renee Libeer, 41, Brookfield, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Violation of Bond Conditions on original class E felony of Harassment-1st degree. Bond set at $25,000 on case #21LV-CR00332-01. LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Libeer was initially arrested/incarcerated on this case July 06-July 12, 2021 and released on ROR bond. Warrant again issued and served/incarcerated November 10-December 01, 2022 and again released on ROR bond. We are again seeking the whereabouts of Ms. Libeer.
· Stephen J. Johnson, 32, Braymer, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class C felony Delivery of Controlled Substance and class E felony Resisting Arrest/Detention/Stop by Fleeing-Creating a Substantial Risk of Serious Injury/Death to Any Person. Bond denied by the court on case #23LV-CR00010. Offense date November 22, 2022.
Added January 17:
· UPDATE: Mr. Swartz was arrested by Jackson County authorities on January 18, 2023. Extradition will take place at earliest opportunity. Kegan S. Swartz, 30, Kansas City, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Fail to Register as a Sex Offender-2nd offense. Warrant 21LV-CR00063-01 lists alleged violations of probation as being Residency, by not residing at KC Recovery Now in Independence, MO. Employment, by not providing verification of employment. Association, by associating with prohibited person. Special Conditions, by not paying costs on 18AR-CR01472-01. Supervision Strategy, Swartz is non-compliant with sex offender registration requirements. Bond set at $20,000 cash.
· Chase Jordan Fantazia, 32, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Subsection 4-Exhibiting. Warrant 19LV-CR00692-01 lists alleged violation of probation as being: Drugs, by testing positive for methamphetamine. Bond set at $20,000.
Added January 20:
· Savannah Kathryn Jimenez, 33, Kansas City, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond set at $5,000 on case #23LV-CR00022. TIP information is Ms. Jimenez is aware of this warrant and hiding in Chillicothe.
· Stephanie Rae Standley, 33, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Failure to Obey Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond set at $10,000 on case #22LV-CR00603. LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Standley was arrested/incarcerated on this case November 14-18, 2022 when she was released on ROR bond.
· Heather Louise Woods, 28, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original charge class D felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st degree-1st offense-No Sexual Contact. Bond set at $20,000 on case #21LV-CR00308-01. Warrant lists alleged violations of probation to include: Residency, by not living at her approved home plan Employment, by failing to obtain/maintain employment or enter into any approved programs. Reporting Directives, by twice failing to report as directed. Reporting Directives, by failing to return to her approved home plan. Special Conditions, by failing to obtain employment or enter into furthering education programs. Special Conditions, by associating with known narcotics users. Special Conditions, by failing to complete public service work. Special Conditions, by failing to obtain/maintain employment. LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Woods was initially arrested/incarcerated on this case Jun 15-16, 2021 and released on ROR bond. The court again had Ms. Woods arrested/incarcerated September 16-20, 2021 when she was again released on ROR bond. Then again October 07-18, 2021 and again released on ROR bond. Ms. Woods was again incarcerated on this case January 06 through February 05, 2022 when she served 50 days shock time. Then June 11 until August 11, 2022 when Ms. Woods was taken to Dept. of Corrections for a treatment/education program. We are once again looking for Ms. Woods.
Other Arrests:
· January 05 about 11:30 a.m. LCSO arrested Chamen Richard Bell, 37, Blue Springs, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Harassment-1st degree. Mr. Bell was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $15,000 bond.
· January 05 at 12:03 p.m. LCSO arrested Kayla Linn Jones, 29, Trenton, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance. Ms. Jones was transferred to the Harrison County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.
· January 05 LCSO arrested John Wayne Rothwell, 54, St. Joseph, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Fail to Obey a Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance. Mr. Rothwell was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.
· January 05 LCSO arrested Faren Danielle Evans, 32, Dawn, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance. The Court later amended the warrant to ROR bond provided Ms. Evans follows the requirements for bond.
· January 12 at 10:45 a.m. LCSO served an arrest warrant in the 300 block of JFK on Dillon Lee Potter, 26, Chillicothe, for alleged Probation Violation on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance. Mr. Potter was processed at the LEC and transferred to Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.
· January 12 at 3:57 p.m. a deputy stopped a vehicle for excessive speed and subsequently arrested the driver being Lori Ann Redell, 53, Utica, for alleged Driving While Suspended-1st offense and excessive speed. Ms. Redell was processed at the Law Enforcement Center and released on summons.
· January 14 at 11:00 p.m. a deputy made a traffic stop in the area of Third and Cherry Streets in Chillicothe. The stop resulted in the arrest of Sarah N. Moore, 47, Princeton, for alleged Driving While Suspended/Revoked-2nd offense. Ms. Moore was processed at the Law Enforcement Center and released on summons.
· January 15 about 4:53 p.m. LCSO had responded to a call in Chula regarding a certain person who was observed by the deputy driving a pickup. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Sarah Nicolle Moore, 47, Princeton, for the alleged Driving While Revoked. Ms. Moore was processed at the LEC and released on summons.
· January 17 at 8:27 a.m. a deputy was assigned traffic safety enforcement overtime grant project and stopped a speeding vehicle on U.S. 36. This resulted in the arrest of two persons once being the driver, Joshua C. Uthe, 30, Winfield, for alleged No Valid Driver's License. The second person was the passenger Cheyenne Kay Walton, 28, Winfield for alleged felony Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine Drug Paraphernalia. Both persons were processed at the LEC and released on summons and pending results from the crime lab.
Citations:
· January 06 at 4:15 p.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 85 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 261.
· January 06 at 11:00 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for not having 2 working headlamps on a stop near Highway 190 and Highway 65.
· January 10 at 12:45 p.m. a LaPlata driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Utica.
· January 10 at 2:05 p.m. a Meadville driver was cited for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle with expired July 2022 license plates.
· January 10 at 2:29 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle and required to appear in court as he has never registered the vehicle.
· January 12 at 12:10 a.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for no headlamps on motorcycle and failure to stop at stop sign/signal.
· January 13 at 12:25 a.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for failing to stop at sign/signal.
· January 13 at 2:45 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for a seat belt violation after being stopped for a moving violation.
· January 14 at 9:50 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.
· January 14 at 7:25 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for 51 in a 35 on Highway 190.
· January 15 at 12:50 p.m. a Brunswick driver was cited for 84 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 255.
· January 17 at 8:06 a.m. a Lenexa KS driver was cited for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Mooresville.
· January 17 at 8:22 a.m. a Winfield driver was cited for No Valid Driver's License on a stop on U.S. 36 at LIV 4068.
· January 17 at 11:33 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.
· January 17 at 11:53 a.m. a Raytown driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.
· January 19 at 10:10 a.m. a Utica driver was cited for not having auto insurance on a traffic stop on Highway 65.
· January 19 at 3:00 p.m. an Ohio driver was cited for 91 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 412.
Additional Information:
· LCSO received information of a suspicious person in the area of LIV 233 and Old Highway 190. Multiple checks of the area led to deputy contacting the subject on the evening of January 06. The man was lying to the deputy but nothing was found illegal. LCSO will periodically monitor the area.
· January 05 LCSO had 20 detainees appear in Livingston County Circuit Court.
· January 10 LCSO transported Stephanie Brownsberger, 50, to the Missouri Department of Corrections in Vandalia.
· LCSO staff has been taking several online annual required training courses.
· A parked LCSO vehicle was damaged from a hit/run driver recently. Estimates were obtained and were in the range of $3,000 in damage. Repairs being made to the 2022 Durango. Chillicothe PD investigated the incident.
· LCSO has had multiple meetings regarding 2023 budgets for this office.
· LCSO has remained busy working on various criminal and fugitive investigations. We have shared information with several agencies and contacted other state agencies regarding issues we have been working on.
· Additional security was in place for Livingston County Circuit Court on January 19 as information obtained earlier in the week included information about certain detainee(s) being combative, aggressive and not wanting to comply with law enforcement. We had no problems in court or during transports.
· LCSO has worked with and assisted multiple people with mental health issues this month.
· If you have information on these or other crimes please call dispatch at 660-646-2121.
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TEEN HURT IN
A Silex teen was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in
UNIONVILLE WOMAN HURT IN PUTNAM
A Unionville woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7:20am Thursday in
BUCKLIN MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Bucklin man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING INCIDENT
36 year old Jon Haws of Raytown suffered minor injuries in an early Thursday morning incident in
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DRIVERS HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in
HALLSVILLE WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SCHUYLER
A Hallsville woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:20am Wednesday in
MDC REPORTS FINAL DEER HARVEST FOR SEASON NEARLY 300,000
Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were
Hunters harvested 295,143 deer during the 2021-2022 deer hunting season with 143,815 being antlered bucks, 26,750 being button bucks, and 124,578 being does.
ARCHERY DEER RESULTS
Deer hunting ended with the close of the archery season. Preliminary data from MDC showed that hunters checked 56,525 deer during the 2022-2023 archery deer season. Top counties for the archery deer season were Jefferson with 1,391 deer harvested,
Hunters checked 59,498 deer during the 2021-2022 archery deer season.
For deer harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/
For deer harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
ARCHERY
Fall archery turkey hunting also ended Jan. 15. Preliminary data from MDC showed 2,446 turkeys harvested. Top counties for the fall archery turkey season were
Hunters harvested 2,516 turkeys during the 2021-2022 fall archery turkey season.
For more turkey harvest information for the current season, go online at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
For more harvest information on past turkey seasons, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/turkey-reports/turkey-harvest-summaries.
HUNTING INCIDENTS
MDC reported two firearms-related hunting incidents during deer and turkey season with both being non-fatal and being self-inflicted.
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TEEN INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE AWAITING TO GET ON SCHOOL BUS IN
A 16 year old St. Clair teen was injured after being struck by a vehicle awaiting to get on a school bus Tuesday morning in
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
Two Troy residents were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 8:25pm Monday in
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
A driver was hurt in a Sunday night crash in
TEEN INJURED IN SALINE
A 17 year old Slater teen was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:05am Monday in
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WOMAN INJURED IN
A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:15pm Friday in
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DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
January 13, 2023
MARSHALL MAN INJURED IN THURSDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A Marshall man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:50am Thursday in Pettis County. The patrol says that 56 year old Kyle McClure was on Route T when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned and struck a fence before coming to rest upright in a field. He was taken to Centerpoint Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A motorcyclist was hurt in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Pettis County. State troopers report that it happened at around 3:35pm Wednesday as 45 year old Nathaniel Vanderlinden of Sedalia was on MO 127 when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his motorcycle to run off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting him from it as it came to rest in a ditch. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center for treatment.
KIRKSVILLE MAN KILLED IN SAWMILL ACCIDENT
KTVO’s John Garlock reports A deadly tragedy happened Wednesday at a northeast Missouri sawmill. The incident was reported shortly after 1 p.m. at the sawmill on Highway 6, west of Brashear near the Route V intersection. The victim is identified as Brendan Folsom, 21, of Kirksville. Adair County Coroner Brian Noe told KTVO Folsom was fatally cut by multiple saw blades. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement officers call it a tragic accident, but they were unable to provide details on exactly how it happened. The incident remains under investigation.
CONTROLLED BURN GETS OUT OF CONTROL NEAR SHELBINA
The Shelbina Fire Protection District was called to the natural cover fire southeast of Shelbina around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The property owner was attempting to burn off Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres along Monroe Road 311, when the winds picked up and spread the fire to the neighboring property. Approximately 40 acres of CRP land and brush burned before the blaze was brought under control. No injuries were reported.
GREEN CITY MAN ARRESTED
FOR FAILING TO OBEY COURT ORDER
Anthony Dorsey, 31, of Green City, Missouri, was taken into custody by Missouri
State Highway Patrol troopers and Sullivan County, Mo. Sheriff's deputies on
Wednesday. KTVO reports Dorsey was arrested on a Putnam County warrant for
violating the terms of a furlough by going absent without official leave from a
treatment center on Dec. 15, 2022. He also failed to return to the custody of
the Putnam County Sheriff's Office as required. His original charges include
possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug
paraphernalia. Dorsey is being held in the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail with no
bond.
COLUMBIA MAN DEAD FOLLOWING COLUMBIA POLICE OFFICER INCOLVED SHOOTING INCIDENT
This past Wednesday, January 11th at approximately 5:45 p.m. Columbia Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the 4200 block of Clark Lane. The subject involved is identified as Jordan Pruyn, 28, of Columbia. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Columbia Police responded to a report of a disturbance with a weapon in the 4200 block of Clark Lane. It was reported to officers who were responding to the active assault with a weapon that the subject had assaulted multiple individuals and that others in the area were in danger. Officers arrived on scene and the subject then retreated into a mobile home, where he barricaded himself inside while officers attempted to make contact with him. Multiple resources were called to the scene to help resolve the situation, including the Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team, medics, the Department’s embedded Community Behavioral Health Liaisons and the SWAT team. After multiple attempts to communicate with him, the subject exited the front door with a knife and ran toward officers in a threatening manner while officers were telling him to drop the knife. When Mr. Pruyn continued to run without dropping the knife, two officers fired at him, striking him. He was then taken by EMS to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control while CPD runs its Internal Affairs Investigation concurrently. This is an ongoing investigation. More information may become available later.
SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN COLUMBIA HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, January 10th at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers with the University of Missouri Police Department were dispatched for a welfare check at Hudson Hall on the University of Missouri campus. The investigation led MUPD to the 2400 block of Bentley Court, where officers located unidentifiable human remains. The circumstances these remains were found in appeared to be suspicious. At the request of MUPD, the Columbia Police Department responded to the scene to conduct a homicide investigation. Authorities were able to quickly identify a suspect in this case. Probable cause was established to arrest Emma Adams, 20, of Columbia for second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence and abandonment of a corpse. Due to the condition the body was found in, we are unable to make a positive ID at this time. While we believe we have a good idea of who the victim is, we need to obtain more definitive information and inform next of kin before we are able to release a name. For now, the victim will be referred to as John Doe. Columbia Police detectives will continue to work with MUPD, the medical examiner's office and the prosecutor's office to complete this investigation.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department provided the following information for the period 12/28/2022 – 01/05/2023
· On December 29, 2022, deputies patrolling the area of Melvin Road observed a suspicious vehicle. Deputies made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and discovered the driver had an active Montgomery County Warrant for Driving While Intoxicated, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
· On December 30, 2022, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Wellsville area for failing to maintain a single lane of traffic. Upon making contact with the driver, deputies reported a strong odor of intoxicants and a child in the vehicle. The driver failed the Field Sobriety Test and was taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges for Driving While Intoxicated, with a person less than 17 years of age in the vehicle.
· On January 1, 2023, while patrolling the area of Highway MM, deputies observed a vehicle turning onto Post Oak School Road without any license plates affixed to the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver. Through the course of the investigation, deputies learned the driver did not have a valid license as his driving privileges had been previously suspended for ten years. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. He was booked and released with citations for Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License and Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle.
· On January 4, 2023, deputies were patrolling Highway 19 near Montgomery City when they observed a vehicle traveling south with expired plates. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated and failed to stop. Deputies pursued the vehicle as it left the roadway and began driving through a field. After crossing two separate fields the vehicle became stuck in the mud and the driver was taken into custody. After further investigation, it was discovered that the driver's driving privileges were revoked. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Driving While Revoked, Resisting Arrest, Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle, Displaying Plates of Another, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Property Damage.
· On January 4, 2023, deputies patrolling the area of Davis Road conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for impaired driving. Deputies reported, due to the driver’s action, the driver appeared to be under the influence of an illicit drug. A Montgomery County Deputy who is a Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation on scene and determined the driver was in fact under the influence of an illicit drug. After further investigation, the juvenile passenger was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Driving While Intoxicated. The juvenile was transported to his residence, and charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Drug Paraphernalia will be forwarded to the Montgomery County Juvenile Office.
Calls for the Week:
· Alarm – Wellsville
· Check Well Being – McKittrick
· Check Well Being – Jonesburg
· Fraud – Montgomery City
· Investigation – Jonesburg
· Weapons Offense – Montgomery City
· Informational – Truesdale
· Check Well Being – Bellflower
· Check Well Being – Montgomery City
· C & I Driver – Montgomery City
· Disturbance – Montgomery City
· Medical – New Florence
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